- 6 to 8 sweet potatoes
- 1/4 stick (1/2 cup) butter or margarine
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Grated rind of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (optional)
- Orange marmalade
Boil sweet potatoes in water; drain, peel, and mash. While hot, add butter, brown sugar, salt, orange rind, orange juice, and pecans. Beat with a fork or electric beater until light. Pile into a I V2-quart casserole. Dot surface with orange marmalade (or miniature marshmallows). Sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired. Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) 30 minutes. Serve hot.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings.