deborah's super delicious sweet potato casserole

Name: Deborah's Super Delicious Sweet Potato Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## FRESH SWEET POTATO; 4-5 fresh sweet potatoes; 1/3 cup(s) dark molasses; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; ## CANNED SWEET POTATO; 1-2 can(s) sweet potatoes; ## REMAINING INGREDIENTS TO ADD; 1 cup(s) pineapple chunks, fresh or canned; 1/3 cup(s) dark molasses; 1/4 cup(s) orange juice, fresh; 1/2 cup(s) pecans; 1 large apple, peeled and cut in pieces; 1/3 cup(s) brown sugar; 1/2 stick(s) butter; 1 1/2 cup(s) water reserved from boiling potatoes or liquid from cans of potatoes; 2 tablespoon(s) corn starch or flour; ## TOPPING; 1 1/2 cup(s) mini-marshmallows

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Deborah Gonzalez

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Updated on Oct 20, 2023

I have been perfecting this recipe for 25 years, maybe longer. I learned the basics from my grandmother and have added a few extra things along the way. I believe this is my best ever! I hope you enjoy it too.

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

Sweet orange citrus flavor and pineapple are the stars of this sweet potato casserole. Apples and pecans add a nice crunch that pairs well with the sweet potatoes. Serve this as a holiday side dish or even a dessert!

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

FRESH SWEET POTATO
4-5 fresh sweet potatoes
1/3 cup dark molasses
1/2 teaspoon salt
CANNED SWEET POTATO
1-2 can sweet potatoes
REMAINING INGREDIENTS TO ADD
1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned
1/3 cup dark molasses
1/4 cup orange juice, fresh
1/2 cup pecans
1 large apple, peeled and cut in pieces
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 stick butter
1 1/2 cups water reserved from boiling potatoes or liquid from cans of potatoes
2 tablespoons corn starch or flour
TOPPING
1 1/2 cups mini-marshmallows

How To Make deborah's super delicious sweet potato casserole

Step 1

Your choice - If using fresh sweet potatoes, in a pot bring water, 1/3 cup molasses, and 1/2 tsp salt to a boil. Peel, cut into pieces, and boil until soft. Drain reserving 1 1/2 cups of the cooking liquid. OR: Use two large cans of sweet potatoes (yams). Drain liquid and reserve 1 1/2 cups. Put one of the above types of prepared sweet potatoes in a casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 2

With the reserved liquid, add 2 tablespoons corn starch (or flour). Whisk thoroughly to avoid any lumps. Then add to a saucepan along with the remaining ingredients. Simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes.
Step 3

Pour all liquid ingredients from the saucepan over the top of the sweet potatoes. Distribute as evenly as possible. Carefully, and gently, work into the potato spaces (do not stir). Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes or until all liquid is bubbling around the potato.
Step 4

Remove from oven and set on a plate. Distribute mini marshmallows over the top. Return to the oven. Broil, watching carefully, until marshmallows are a golden tan.
Step 5

*This can be made the day before. Complete all steps, except baking. Save in the refrigerator and bake the day you're serving. Put marshmallows on ONLY when the dish has been heated and you are preparing to serve.
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