Sweet Potato Oranges

SUBMITTED BY: louise b.  PHOTO BY: LynnInHK 

"Sweet potatoes cooked in orange skins with a yummy topping! Very festive!"
Sweet Potato Oranges Recipe
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 6 oranges
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  • 3 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup butter, softened, divided
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
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  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Prepare oranges by cutting tops off, 1/4 to 1/2 inch down. Spoon out the flesh, leaving a shell.
  3. In a large bowl combine sweet potatoes, sugar, orange juice, eggs, vanilla extract, 1/2 cup butter and grated orange peel. Spoon mixture into orange shells. Place in a deep casserole dish.
  4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine remaining 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, flour and pecans. Cook until sugar dissolves in melted butter. Spoon over oranges. Fill casserole dish with water to reach 1/2 inch in depth.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 25, 2006 by MONKAREE 
We made these yesterday for Christmas Eve dinner and everyone kept telling me how delicious... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 24, 2005 by CUMBER 
EXCELLENT! A few years ago, I watched Emeril make Bourbon Street Sweet Potatoes so I decided... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 25, 2006 by Blon-Dish 
These were FABULOUS and IMPRESSIVE! ...my recipe "keeper" of the season. Th presentation was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 3, 2008 by Katrina 
I actually made these last year, but forgot to review. They were amazing and I'll be making... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 17, 2006 by SolitaryFairy 
EXCELLENT!!!!! Very well received at my Easter dinner last night! Everyone requested i make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 28, 2005 by LynnInHK 
Marvelous! I cut the oranges in half to make it easier to scoop out the flesh, then the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 28, 2004 by GSTIBS 
Wonderful!! I served this Thanksgiving and had 3 recipe requests. My 5 children and a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 26, 2006 by FOOZALG 
I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to shell an orange. These made a very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 6, 2008 by ChitownPinay 
Made this last Christmas gathering at my fiance's family .. everyone went for seconds ! .... I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 2, 2002 by PLUMNELLY 
I think I'll try i\t in a casserole type dish next with with the orange rinds on the bottom.... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Sweet Potato Oranges

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 913

  • Total Fat: 47.3g
  • Cholesterol: 154mg
  • Sodium: 365mg
  • Total Carbs: 120.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 8.6g

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