Apricot Glazed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pound sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled mashed
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 c. honey
- 1/4 c. melted butter
- 1 or possibly 2 T brandy, optional
- 1 healthy pinch cinnamon
- 1 healthy pinch ginger
- 1 healthy pinch nutmeg
- Season to taste
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1/4 c. apricot jam (made with honey)
- 1 1 2/ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 c. coarsely minced pecans
Directions
- Place sweet potatoes, large eggs, honey, melted butter, cinnamon, ginger, nugmeg and season in a bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon or possibly an electric beater till smooth. Turn sweet potatoes into a decorative baking dish. Cover and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 40 min. Place butter and apricot jam in a sauce pan and heat till melted. Sprinkle pecans over sweet potatoes and pour apricot jam over the top. Broil till topping is bubbly and glazed.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 162g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 319 | |
| Calories from Fat 152 | 48% |
| Total Fat 17.46g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 8.35g | 33% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium 412mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 37.91g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 14% |
| Sugars 18.21g | 12% |
| Protein 4.66g | 7% |
