Name: Sweetest Sweet Potato Casserole
Cook time: 2 h 5 min
Ingredients: 3 pound sweet potatoes; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup orange marmalade; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Sweetest Sweet Potato Casserole

By: Carole Burkhard for Recipe Lion

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Sweetest Sweet Potato Casserole

By: Carole Burkhard for Recipe Lion

Don't rely on marshmallows to make your sweet potato casserole sweet. Check out Sweetest Sweet Potato Casserole, and learn how to bring out the flavor of sweet potatoes without sugary toppings like marshmallows. Marmalade and maple syrup are two surprise ingredients in this dish that really complement the sweet potato base. Plus, the generous sprinkling of pecans on top of the casserole adds crunch and a rich nutty taste. This is the best sweet potato casserole to serve as a side dish at family dinners. It will satisfy everyone at the table!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

1. Unique twist on a classic dish - Instead of the typical marshmallow topping, this Sweetest Sweet Potato Casserole uses marmalade and maple syrup to enhance the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes.

2. Delicious flavor combinations - The combination of sweet potatoes, marmalade, maple syrup, and pecans creates a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors that will have your taste buds dancing.

3. Easy to make - This recipe is simple to follow and doesn't require any complicated techniques or ingredients. It's a great dish to whip up for a family dinner or holiday gathering.

4. Crowd-pleaser - The Sweetest Sweet Potato Casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table, from picky eaters to foodies. The rich flavors and crunchy pecan topping will have everyone coming back for seconds.

5. Perfect side dish - This casserole is a fantastic side dish to accompany your main course, whether it's a holiday turkey or just a simple weeknight meal. The sweet and savory flavors will complement a variety of entrees and add a special touch to any meal.

Serves6

Cooking Time2 hr 5 min

Cooking MethodCasserole

Ingredients

3 pounds sweet potatoes
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Scrub sweet potatoes and wrap in aluminum foil.
Place on baking tray (to avoid spills in your oven) and bake for an hour and a half or until fork inserted into potato pierces potato easily.
Remove from oven and open foil packets carefully. Slice open potatoes, lengthwise, with a knife to encourage cooling.
Leave to cool on baking tray for 30 minutes to an hour until cool enough to handle.
Once cool to the touch, scoop potato flesh into a mixing bowl, discarding the skin.
Add melted butter, maple syrup, orange marmalade, cinnamon and nutmeg and mash by hand with potato masher until potatoes are creamy.
Scoop into 8 x 8 inch baking dish. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until bubbly.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Serve.

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Zeemer

Nov 16, 2016

Wow! Sweet potatoes. So close to home. Sweet potatoes are readily available where I live and they are available year-round. They come in different varieties and cooked in many different ways such as candies, fried, boiled, and many others. There are deep yellow, purple and light orange varieties and the deep yellow variety is believed to contain the highest amount of beta-carotene which is good for the eyes and skin. I want to try this Sweetest Sweet Potato Casserole but probably tone down the sugar a bit because the sweet potato itself is already sweet.