Sweet Potatoes in Orange Sauce

A great dish for the holidays!

2 kg sweet potatoes
3/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp salt
2 cups orange juice
4 tbsp butter
1 1/2 tsp grated orange peel
1 orange, thinly sliced

Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2 inch slices.  Overlapping slices, arrange in rows in a shallow 3L baking dish.  Set aside.

In a small pan combine sugar, cornstarch and salt.  Stir in orange juice until well blended.  Bring mixture to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, until thick and clear, about 1 minute.  Remove from heat; add butter and peel.  Pour over sweet potatoes.  At this point you may cover and set aside until ready to bake.  Bake at 400F for 45 to 50 minutes.  Uncover and baste thoroughly with sauce.  Bake, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes more or until tender and well glazed.  Arrange orange slices over top to serve.

Serves 10 to 12