Sweet Potatoes Rolled in Raw Sugar

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   Preheat oven to 300F Line baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and arrange sweet potatoes on it.

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   Prick each one a couple of times with a sharp knife.

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   Bake until just barely tender, about 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours, depending on the size of the potatoes.

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   Remove from oven, let cool and peel.

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   With a pastry brush, coat each sweet potato with orange juice.

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   Place on a baking sheet, freeze until firm, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap, wrapping one or two potatoes together.

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   Place wrapped potatoes in heavy zipper plastic freezer bag or container.

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   Freeze up to one month.

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   When ready to serve, thaw wrapped potatoes in refrigerator overnight or unwrap and thaw at room temperature.

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    Preheat oven to 350F Spray with cooking spray a baking dish or pan large enough to hold potatoes in a single layer.

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    Combine raw sugar, cinnamon and mace in a large shallow dish.

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    Roll each potato in the sugar mixture to coat evenly.

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    Arrange potatoes in baking dish.

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    Pour 1 cup orange juice into bottom of baking dish with potatoes.

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    Scatter butter bits evenly over top of potatoes.

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    Bake 30 minutes.

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    Remove from oven and baste potatoes with pan juices.

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    Serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.