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Sweet Potatoes with Raisin-Orange Sauce

Here's a healthy alternative to sugar-loaded candied yams.
Details
  • Yields 3 cups sauce
  • Serves:
  • Serving size: servings
INGREDIENTS
  • 6 sweet potatoes or yams (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
  • 1/3 c. sugar
  • 3 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. pineapple-orange juice
  • 1 tsp. grated orange rind
  • 1/4 c. fresh orange juice
  • Dash of ground red pepper
  • 1 c. California golden or natural raisins
PROCEDURE
Peel and slice or dice potatoes; steam just until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Return potatoes to kettle. Meanwhile, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in small saucepan. Gradually stir in pineapple-orange juice. Bring to boil; cook until thickened, about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in grated orange rind, orange juice, red pepper and raisins. Pour sauce over hot cooked potatoes; mix well. Serve hot.
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