Rum-Baked Sweet Potatoes

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   Preheat oven to 400u00b0.

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   Prick sweet potatoes with a fork and place them on a baking sheet; bake for about 1 hour or until tender when pierced with a fork.

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   Remove from oven; when they are cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh.

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   In a bowl, mash the potatoes-it is ok if there are some lumps, the mixture does not have to be a fine puree.

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   With a rasp grater or citrus zester, remove zest of both oranges; chop it and set aside.

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   Juice the oranges, then stain the juice, pouring it into the potatoes.

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   Add in half the zest, half the brown sugar, and half the rum.

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   Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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   Transfer mixture to a casserole dish; dot the top with butter; sprinkle the remaining brown sugar and rum over the top.

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    Bake until heated through, about 30 minutes.

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    Just before serving, scatter the remaining zest over the top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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