Name: Roasted Orange Molasses Sweet Potatoes
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Makes 10 servings
Ingredients: Unsalted butter for buttering pan; 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest; 1 1/4 cups fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons molasses (not robust or blackstrap); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 4 large sweet potatoes (2 3/4 pounds), peeled and cut lengthwise into 1-inch-wide wedges

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Roasted Orange Molasses Sweet Potatoes

No southern holiday meal would be complete without sweet potatoes, and this simple twist on old-fashioned candied yams, with the addition of molasses and an orange's juice and zest, tastes bright and full of nuance.

Cooks' note:

Potatoes can be baked 2 hours ahead and kept in pan, chilled, covered with foil. Uncover and reheat in a 325°F oven while ham stands.

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