Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

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Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

Roasted fresh sweet potatoes glazed with orange juice and fall spices, and garnished with dried cranberries.

CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION

½ cup provides ½ cup vegetable (½ cup red/orange vegetable).

SOURCE

USDA Standardized Recipes Project - 2024

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-18

Serving Size: 6

Program Type: CACFP

Program Meal Type: Lunch, Supper

Conventional Meal Category: Side Dish, Vegetarian, Plant-based/Vegan

Program Meal Component: Vegetables

Vegetable Subgroup: Red-Orange Vegetables

Meal Service Temperature: Hot

Cooking Method: Bake, Boil

Season: Fall, Winter

Multicultural Region: North America

6 Servings

Calories: 199

Ingredients

½ cup 2 Tbsp Water, divided
½ cup Orange juice
1 Tbsp Margarine, trans-fat free
2 oz Sugar, light brown, packed
1 tsp Ginger, ground
1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
1 tsp Nutmeg, ground
½ tsp Vanilla extract
1 lb 12 oz (or 2 qt 3 cups) Sweet Potatoes, fresh, peeled, ½ inch dice
1 Tbsp Cornstarch
¼ cup Cranberries, dried

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½ cup 2 Tbsp Water, divided
½ cup Orange juice
1 Tbsp Margarine, trans-fat free
2 oz Sugar, light brown, packed
1 tsp Ginger, ground
1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
1 tsp Nutmeg, ground
½ tsp Vanilla extract
1 lb 12 oz (or 2 qt 3 cups) Sweet Potatoes, fresh, peeled, ½ inch dice
1 Tbsp Cornstarch
¼ cup Cranberries, dried

Instructions

Heat ½ cup of the water, orange juice, margarine, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla in a medium saucepan uncovered over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
In a large stock pot combine the orange glaze with sweet potatoes. Bring to a rapid bowl over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer. Continue simmering for 6 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
In a small bowl, add cornstarch to the reserved water (2 Tbsp) and stir well to combine.
Add cornstarch mixture to potatoes. Stir quickly. Continue to cook uncovered for 2 minutes or until sauce thickens and glazes the potatoes.
Critical Control Point:
Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
Place glazed sweet potatoes in a medium (8” x 8” x 2”) serving dish. Sprinkle cranberries over sweet potatoes.
Critical Control Point:
Hold at 140 °F or higher until served.
Serve ½ cup (portion with ½ cup measuring cup or 4 oz spoodle).

Notes

The food safety temperatures are based on Federal consumer food safety guidance. Some information may be different in your state. Always check with your local regulatory authority (health department) or sponsoring organization (sponsor) for guidance on current food safety requirements in your operation.

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