Sweet Potato Oranges

Oranges are hollowed out and filled with mashed sweet potatoes, orange juice, eggs, vanilla extract and butter. A sweet, buttery pecan topping is spooned on top, and the oranges are baked. This is a sweet treat that's impressive and tasty.

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Prepare oranges by cutting tops off, 1/4 to 1/2 inch down.Spoon out the flesh, leaving a shell.

In a large bowl combine sweet potatoes, sugar, orange juice, eggs, vanilla extract, 1/2 cup butter and grated orange peel.Spoon mixture into orange shells.Place in a deep casserole dish.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine remaining 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, flour and pecans.Cook until sugar dissolves in melted butter.Spoon over oranges.Fill casserole dish with water to reach 1/2 inch in depth.

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Sweet Potato Oranges

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