Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Currant-glazed Sweet Potato

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

2 large sweet potatoes
1/3 cup redcurrant jelly
2 tablespoons orange juice
Grated rind of 1 orange
Cinnamon to taste

Microwave Method:

1. Peel, wash and dry potatoes.
2. Cut into thick slices.
3. Mix jelly and orange juice, rind and cinnamon together.
4. Heat for 20-30 seconds on HIGH.
5. Place potato slices onto a pie plate.
6. Pour over jelly baste.
7. Cook for 5-8 minutes on HIGH, basting 2-3 times during cooking.
8. Stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Peel, wash and dry potatoes.
2. Cut into thick slices.
3. Mix jelly and orange juice, rind and cinnamon together.
4. Heat for 20-30 seconds on HIGH.
5. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
6. Place potato slices on a greased pizza tray.
7. Pour over jelly baste.
8. Place on High Rack and cook for 20-25 minutes on LOW MIX/BAKE. Baste 3-4 times during cooking.

NOTE:
If you have time, leave potato in jelly baste for 1/2 hour before cooking.

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