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Sweet
Potato Streusel
Casserole
(low fat)
source: recipe and
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Serves 12 - 14
Streusel Topping
1/2
cup pecans, chopped, toasted
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
3
tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 medium Rome apple, finely chopped
1
tablespoon unsweetened orange juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Combine ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
Sweet Potatoes
3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled
1/2 cup unsweetened orange juice
3 tablespoons Brandy
1 teaspoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 egg whites
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
In a medium saucepan bring sweet potatoes to a boil; cover and simmer until fork tender;
drain. Mash in a large bowl with 1/2 cup orange juice, brandy, 1 teaspoon butter, orange zest, grated ginger, salt and pepper.
Beat egg whites to soft peaks; slowly add 1/3 cup brown sugar, beating to stiff peaks; fold into
the mashed sweet potatoes. Spoon mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole
dish; spread the streusel topping evenly over the potato casserole. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until puffed; let stand 10 minutes
before serving.
this sweet potato recipe is great with
my
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Menu
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