Citrus Sweet Potatoes
Recipe from Family Circle

Grapefruit and orange sections bring a burst of sunny citrus flavor to candied sweet potatoes. It's a holiday side dish with pizzazz.


Citrus Sweet Potatoes

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Servings: 12 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Related Categories: Candied Sweet Potatoes, Grapefruits, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Oranges, Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetarian Sweet Potato
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 
    grapefruit
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  • 4  large
    navel oranges
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  • 1/2  cup
    (1 stick) butter
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  • 1/4  cup
    honey
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  • 1/4  cup
    sugar
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  • 5-1/2  pounds
    sweet potatoes (about 10 medium) peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
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  • 1  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 2  teaspoons
    grated lime rind
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Directions
1.
Cut rind from grapefruit and 2 oranges. Separate sections by cutting between membranes. Reserve sections. Squeeze remaining membranes over 2-cup measure (about 2/3 cup juice). From remaining oranges, grate rind to equal 2 teaspoons. Halve oranges; squeeze juice to equal 1/2 cup. Add to reserved juices.
2.
Heat butter, honey and sugar in large skillet over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved and starts to turn light brown, 5 minutes. Add potatoes, reserved juices, orange rind and salt. Cover; bring to a boil. Reduce to medium-low; simmer, covered, 22 to 25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
3.
Uncover; cook over medium-high until liquid evaporates, thick glaze forms, 3 minutes. Add fruit, lime rind.
Nutrition information
Calories 208, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 156 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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