Skillet Sweet Potatoes

By spietzsch

Ingredients

• 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced, or 1 18-ounce can sweet potatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon molasses or brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large skillet bring 1 inch of water to boiling. Add fresh sweet potatoes; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Or, drain canned sweet potatoes and cut into 2-inch pieces; set aside.

2. For sauce, in a small bowl combine orange peel, orange juice, molasses or brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and allspice. Pour over potatoes in skillet.

3. Cook and stir gently until bubbly. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until potatoes are glazed, spooning sauce over potatoes occasionally.