December Recipe by Kristie's Sister - Kathy

[Kristie]

We had this recipe at thanksgiving and it was the best thing on the table - no joke!

Orange-Ginger Sweet Potatoes
From: Nathalie Dupree Cookbook

3 LB Sweet Potatoes
6 Tbs Butter - Room Temperature
6 Tbs Dark Brown Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Ground Coriander
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Fresh Ginger
1 tsp Lemon Peel
1/4 Cup Orange Juice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray with non-stick (Pam) 1-quart pan (Casserole Dish)
Line baking sheet with foil; wash & dry sweet potatoes and stick them several times with a knife. Bake about 2 hours until soft. Peel potatoes once cool. Beat them with a mixer until mashed. Beat in 4 Tbs butter. Add 4 Tbs brown sugar. Add salt, coriander, cinnamon, ginger & lemon peel. Mix well. Beat in orange juice. Place potatoes in prepared 1-Qt baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar and dot with remaining 2 Tbs butter. Bake 30 min.