Apricot-Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Apricot-Pecan Sweet Potatoes

This addictive sweet potato casserole is glazed with a buttery, sweet apricot sauce, then baked to perfection with pecans for a delightful crunch.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Calories
348 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bake in the preheated oven until tender and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
Step 2
Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let steam dry, 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 4
Mix sugar, nectar, water, cornstarch, orange peel, salt, and cinnamon together in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Stir in butter and pecans.
Step 5
Place sweet potato chunks into the prepared baking dish. Pour sugar-nectar mixture evenly over potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup apricot nectar
  • 5 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans
  • 0.5 cup hot water
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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