Cashew-Peach Sweet Potatoes Recipe
After trying this tasty side dish, I think you’ll agree that it is holiday-special. Sweet peaches and crunchy cashews really enhance the sweet potatoes.
10 Servings
Prep: 45 min.
Bake: 40 min.
Ingredients
6 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
3 tablespoons butter
Directions
• Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-45 minutes or just until tender.
• Drain and cool slightly; peel and cut into cubes.
• In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cashews, salt and ginger.
• Place half of the sweet potatoes in an ungreased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish; top with half of the peaches and brown sugar mixture.
• Repeat layers; dot with butter.
• Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
• Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and heated through.
Yield: 10 servings.
Originally published as Cashew-Peach Sweet Potatoes in Taste of Home
December/January 2007, p34
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