Pineapple Apricot Glazed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Pineapple Apricot Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (48 ounce) can sweet potatoes; 1 (16 ounce) can sweet potatoes; 34 lb dried apricot; 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple tidbits; 1 cup cashews; 1 tablespoon grated orange rind; ⅓ cup brown sugar or ⅓ cup splenda brown sugar substitute; 3 tablespoons butter; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 (48 ounce) can sweet potatoes
1 (16 ounce) can sweet potatoes
34 lb dried apricot
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple tidbits
1 cup cashews
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
⅓ cup brown sugar or ⅓ cup splenda brown sugar substitute
3 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

1
Put apricots in a medium pot, and just cover fruit with water.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Boil for about 10 minutes.
4
(Make sure fruit stays covered in water.
5
Add if needed.
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).
7
Lower temperature on apricots, cover, and simmer for a half hour.
8
Remove from heat and separate liquid and fruit.
9
Make sure to save the liquid.
10
Drain sweet potatoes.
11
Arrange sweet potatoes evenly in the bottom of a 9X13 inch pan.
12
Cut apricots into quarters and spread over sweet potatoes.
13
Drain pineapple and reserve the liquid.
14
Spread pineapple over the apricots and potatoes.
15
In a saucepan, combine well the rest of the dry ingredients (brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch).
16
Add orange peel, butter, pineapple juice and 1 cup of apricot juice.
17
(If there isnt enough apricot juice, add water to get to 1 cup).
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Bring juice mixture to a boil and remove from heat.
19
Mixture should be thickened.
20
If it is still watery you may have to add a bit more cornstarch.
21
Pour juice mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes and fruit.
22
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
23
Sprinkle cashews over entire mixture and bake for 10 minutes longer.
24
Serve and enjoy.

224

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (48 ounce) can sweet potatoes, 1 (16 ounce) can sweet potatoes, 34 lb dried apricot, 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, and more.

Yes, Pineapple Apricot Glazed Sweet Potatoes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pineapple Apricot Glazed Sweet Potatoes

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