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Sweet Potato vs. Yam: The Difference Between Them and Recipes for African Yams, Sweet Potato Pie, and Glazed Sweet Potatoes - Page 2

© Jennifer A. Wickes

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Cook onion in oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes longer.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Orange-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
4 Servings
1 pound sweet potatoes
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 tablespoon wheat germ
1 tablespoon margarine
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Slice potatoes about 1/8 inch thick; spread evenly in an 8-inch square dish. Combine orange juice, brown sugar, wheat germ, margarine, orange peel, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cover dish with foil or lid. Bake 1 hour, until potatoes are tender.

Sweet Potato Pie
1/2 cup softened butter
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup mashed, cooked sweet potatoes
3 lightly beaten eggs
1/3 cup corn syrup
1/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pie shell, unbaked

Cream butter and brown sugar in bowl until light and fluffy. Blend in sweet potato and eggs. Add next 4 ingredients; mix well. Pour into pie shell. Bake in a 425-degree oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake 35 to 45 minutes longer or until well set.

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