Skillet Sweet Potatoes

Description

Orange Juice Canned, Unsweetened by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced ½” thick
• ½ cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar or molasses
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Directions

1. Place sweet potatoes in a 12” skillet; cover with hot water, bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until tender. Drain.
2. In a small mixing bowl, combine orange juice, brown sugar, butter or margarine, and cinnamon (optional).
3. Pour sauce over the cooked potatoes. Cook and stir until bubbly. Boil gently, uncovered, about 5 minutes, until potatoes are glazed, spooning sauce over potatoes occasionally.