posted by Mai 11-26-102 7:30 AM
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Orange-Raisin Sauce
8 small sweet potatoes
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1 (8-ounce can) pineapple chunks in their own juice
1/2 cup raisins
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash and scrub sweet potatoes and pierce with a small knife or fork. Place on a baking sheet and bake until they are tender when pierced, about 45 minutes. Sweet potatoes can be microwaved in batches about 6 minutes per pound.
When nearly done, combine orange juice and pineapple juice from can in a saucepan. Cut each pineapple chunk in half then add to juices along with raisins and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, whisking often. Mix cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water. Slowly add cornstarch mixture to sauce, whisking constantly.
Stir until sauce thickens, 30 seconds to 1 minute. To serve, cut each sweet potato open, fluff insides with a fork and top with a generous spoonful of sauce. Offer coconut to add to taste. Makes 8 servings.