Sweet Potato Orange Cups
Tamara Stimpson
This is a sweet side dish that perfectly compliments a savoury entree.
Ingredients:
3 large sweet potatoes (2 to 2 1/2 lbs), peeled and cubed
1 can orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
2 tbsp butter
3/4 cup miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup chopped pecans
4 large oranges, halved
32 additional miniature marshmallows
Place sweet potatoes in a large sauceapn or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to the boil, reduce heat, cover and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until just tender. Drain.
In a large bowl, beat the sweet potatoes, concentrate, sugar, cream adn butter on low speed until smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup marshmallows and pecans; set aside.
Remove the pulp from the orange halves, leaving a shell (discard or reserve for another use). Spoon the sweet potato mixture into orange shells. Place four marshmallows on top of each.
Place filled orange shells in a greased 15"x10" baking pan. Bake uncovered, at 350F for 20 minutes, or until sweet potato mixture is heated through and marshmallows are browned.