Skillet Sweet Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb sweet potato, peeled and sliced or diced
1/2 teaspoon orange rind, finely shredded
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon molasses or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

Preparation

In a large skillet bring 1 inch of water to boiling.
Add sweet potatoes; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or till tender.
Drain well.
Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small bowl combine orange peel, orange juice, molasses or brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and allspice.
Pour over potatoes skillet.
Cook and stir gently till bubbly.
Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or till potatoes are glazed, spooning sauce over potatoes occasionally.
Makes 4 servings.
NOTE: If desired, substitute one 18-ounce can sweet potatoes for fresh sweet potatoes.
Cut potatoes into 2-inch pieces.
Place in a 1-quart casserole.
Pour sauce over sweet potatoes.
Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven about 30 minutes or till heated through and sauce is bubbly.