Gelson's Recipes

 

Roasted Honey Sweet Potatoes

Serves 4

For those that like sweet potatoes but are tired of the mashed/whipped variety, these roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect choice! Extremely carefree and quite tasty, they are sure to be a great addition to your meal.

    Ingredients
    2 1/4 Pounds Red Skinned Sweet Potatoes, peeled, cut In 2 1/2" Slices
    6 Tablespoons Butter
    3 Tablespoons Honey
    1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
    1 Tablespoon Orange Juice
    Directions
    – Pre-heat oven to 350F. Place potatoes on a baking sheet pan.
    – Stir together the honey, butter, lemon juice, and orange juice in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts. Pour 3/4 of the butter mixture over the potatoes; toss to coat.Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
    – Bake sweet potatoes until tender when pierced with a fork, stirring and turning occasionally, about 50 minutes.
    – Coat with the remaining glaze before serving.

PRESENTATION NOTES:

Not that these potatoes need anything extra, but if you like to add extra taste sensations, serve with a dollop of sour cream lightly seasoned with cinnamon and sugar!

 

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