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Thanksgiving: Sweet Potato Gratin

Source of Recipe


Sunset, November 2000






List of Ingredients



• 3 cups whipping cream
  
• 1/2 cup sugar
  
• 1 Tbsp grated orange peel
  
• 1/2 tsp fresh-grated nutmeg
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 2-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
  
• 1 cup pecan halves
  






Instructions



1. In a 2- to 3-quart pan over medium-high heat, frequently stir whipping cream, sugar, orange peel, nutmeg and salt just until steaming, about 4 minutes.
   
   
2. Meanwhile, scrub sweet potatoes, peel and slice crosswise very thinly. Spread slices in an even layer in a buttered shallow 3-quart casserole (9- x 13-inch). Pour hot cream mixture evenly over sweet potatoes.
   
   
3. Bake in a 350° F oven for 30 minutes. Dipping liquid from casserole edge, spoon over sweet potatoes to moisten, then sprinkle evenly with pecans. Return to oven and bake until potatoes are well browned and tender when pierced, about 30 minutes longer.
   
   Makes 10 to 12 servings.