Orange Sweet Potatoes

6-8 servings Total: 45 m Beginner
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Orange Sweet Potatoes
A simple sweet potato casserole with orange juice, coconut, and marshmallows that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. This easy side dish combines sweet potatoes with citrus and a golden marshmallow topping for a crowd-pleasing result every time.

Ingredients

6-8 servings
  • 1 (29 oz) can cut sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 1 (16 oz) package marshmallows

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Drain the syrup from the sweet potatoes, reserving ½ cup of syrup. In a casserole dish, combine sweet potatoes, orange juice, the reserved syrup, sugar, and coconut.
  2. Bake for 30 minutes at 300°F. Top with marshmallows and return to the oven for another 5 minutes or until marshmallows are golden brown.

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Why are my marshmallows burning?

A: Watch them closely during the last 5 minutes - they can go from golden to burnt quickly. If your oven runs hot, check at 3 minutes and pull them out as soon as they're golden.

Q: Can I use fresh sweet potatoes instead of canned?

A: Yes, but you'll need to boil or bake them first until tender, then peel and cut them. You'll also need to add about ½ cup of water or extra orange juice since you won't have the canned syrup.

Tips and Techniques

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the sweet potato mixture before baking. The coconut adds a nice texture contrast to the soft sweet potatoes.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • canned sweet potatoes: 3-4 fresh sweet potatoes, boiled and cubed
  • grated coconut: sweetened shredded coconut
  • marshmallows: mini marshmallows

Equipment Needed

  • casserole dish
  • mixing spoon