Orange Pecan Sweet Potatoes

My Grandma's recipe. Classic holiday side!

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Spray cooking dish (9x11 or more) with cooking spray and add sweet potatoes and pecans

Step 2

Combine brown sugar and corn startch in a small sauce pan. Gradually whisk orange juice in. Cook over high heat, stirring constantly until mixture boils. Then reduce heat and simmer 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla and mix well.

Step 4

Pour mixture over sweet potatoes. Top with marshmallows if desired.

Step 5

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.