A delightful and visually appealing dish where sweet potatoes are baked, mashed, and then served in orange cups for a unique presentation.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
1h
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 50 g brown sugar
- 30 g butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- 6 oranges
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 sweet potatoes
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Step 2
Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and prick them with a fork. Bake for about 45 minutes or until tender.
Step 3
While the sweet potatoes are baking, cut the oranges in half and carefully scoop out the pulp, leaving the shells intact. Set the orange shells aside and reserve the orange pulp for another use.
Step 4
Once the sweet potatoes are done, allow them to cool slightly. Remove the skins and place the flesh in a large bowl.
Step 5
Add the brown sugar, butter, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to the sweet potatoes. Mash until smooth and well combined.
Step 6
Spoon the sweet potato mixture into the orange shells, mounding it slightly.
Step 7
Place the filled orange shells on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for an additional 15 minutes or until heated through.
Step 8
Serve warm and enjoy your stuffed sweet potato oranges.