Pecan Orange Sweet Potatoes

By Chez_Alexander

A perfect sweet potato side dish with a hint of orange flavor, topped with sugary pecans. Serve as a side for Thanksgiving, Easter or anytime you're craving sweet potatoes!

Ingredients

• SWEET POTATO MIXTURE:
• 3 3 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 2 2 tablespoons San-J Orange Sauce
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 1 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 2 2 large eggs
• Grapeseed oil or olive oil
• PECAN TOPPING:
• 1 1 1 cup raw pecan halves
• 1/8 1/8 1/8 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 1 1 tablespoon San-J Orange Sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Place the sweet potatoes in a steamer basket and steam for 8-10 minutes, until fork tender.

Meanwhile, prepare a 1.5 quart casserole dish with oil.

In a mixing bowl, combine the San-J Orange Sauce, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs using a hand blender. Once combined, add the sweet potatoes and continue to blend until creamy.

Transfer the sweet potato mixture to prepared casserole dish.

In a small bowl combine the brown sugar and San-J Orange Sauce with a fork. Add in the pecans and stir until the pecans are coated with the sugar mixture. Pour the pecan mixture over the sweet potatoes.

Bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm.