Spiced Sweet Potatoes In Peaches Food

CASHEW-PEACH SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-45 minutes or just until tender. Drain and cool slightly; peel and cut into cubes. , In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cashews, salt and ginger. Place half of the sweet potatoes in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish; top with half of the peaches and brown sugar mixture. Repeat layers; dot with butter. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and heated through.

SWEET POTATO PEACH BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place Bruce's® Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes in a bowl and cut into slightly smaller pieces.
• Drain the peaches (reserving 4-5 slices for the top of the casserole) and add to the yams along with 1/2 cup peach juice, ground ginger, salt and pepper; stir to mix.
• Transfer to a 2 quart baking dish; set aside.
• In a separate bowl, stir together the brown sugar and pecans.
• Sprinkle over top of casserole and place reserved peach slices in a line down the center.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes until hot and bubbly.

SWEET AND SPICY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Place the sweet potato chunks into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, then sprinkle the brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, chili powder, and cayenne pepper overtop. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated with the seasoning. Spread onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn the potatoes over with a spatula, and continue baking until the sweet potatoes are golden and tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.

SPICED PEACH JAM

Steps:

• To begin, wash and remove the skins from the peaches.
• To do so, you will blanch the peaches. Score the bottom of each peach with an "X" using a sharp knife. Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil. Lower the peaches a few at a time into the water, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Scoop the peaches out and immediately place them in ice water to stop the cooking process.
• The skins of the peaches will easily peel right off.
• Cut each peach in half and remove the pit. Cut the peaches into 1 1/2 chunks and place them in a large pot - non-aluminum.
• Be sure to pour any juice from the peeled peaches into the pot a well.
• Place the cinnamon stick and whole cloves in a muslin spice bag, or wrap them in cheese cloth that is tied shut with kitchen twine. Place them in the pot with the peaches. Add the 1/2 cup of water, and the lemon juice and bring the peaches to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile prepare your jars and canning supplies.
• After the peaches have cooked, remove the spice bag and discard. With a potato masher, crush the cooked peaches in the pot.
• Add in the 6 cups of sugar. Bring the mixture back to a rolling boil and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the mixture thickens. (Spoon some out onto a spoon or dish that you had in the freezer. If it runs across it like water, keep cooking. If it is nice and thick, it is ready!)
• When the jam is ready, scoop off any "foam" that has gathered on top and discard it.
• Fill hot jars with hot jam leaving 1/4 inch head space. Remove any air bubbles by sliding a bubble tool around the jar. Then, wipe the rims clean with a damp cloth that is dipped in white vinegar. Place a lid and ring on the jar, finger tight.
• Place the jars in your canner and process for 10 minutes for half pints, 15 minutes for pints. SEE NOTE in the recipe post about adjusting the processing time for your elevation.
• When the jars are done processing, transfer them to a lined surface in a draft-free location.
• Allow the jars to sit undisturbed for 12-24 hours.
• The next day remove the rings, test the seals, label the jars and store in your pantry.
• If any jar did not seal, place it in the refrigerator to use right away.
• Enjoy.

SWEET POTATO PANCAKES WITH SPICED PECANS AND PEACH BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter, and then add this to the dry mixture. Peel and mash the sweet potato, place it in a bowl, and then add the honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix it well. Add this mixture into the pancake batter. Let the batter stand for 1 hour (or you can make it a day ahead of time).
• Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add batter by the ladleful and cook the pancakes, in batches, until golden brown on each side. Serve immediately with Spiced Pecans and Peach Butter.
• Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add all the ingredients and cook until the pecans are lightly brown and caramelized, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, cool, and store in an airtight container.
• In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.

SPICED AUBERGINE, SWEET POTATO AND SPINACH CURRY

Steps:

• Cut Aubergines into 1 inch cubes, peel sweet potato and cut also into 1 inch cubes.
• Bruise the lemongrass and cut off the dry top half. Put lemongrass into processor with the coriander root and stems, garlic, ginger, chilli, lime leaves and 2 tbsp water. Blend to a paste.
• In a large fry pan heat 3 tbsp oil until almost smoking. Fry Aubergine in small batches until golden, remove and drain on kitchen paper.
• Place a large saucepan over a medium heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil, when hot add onions and cook, stirring from time to time for about 5 mins until translucent. Add the paste together with the roasted spice mix and cook, stirring for 3-4 mins to release the flavours.
• Pour in the coconut milk, then add the tamarind water, fish sauce and sugar. Stir well, bring to the boil, than add the sweet potato.
• Turn down the heat and simmer for 10 mins, then add the browned aubergine and cook for a further 5 minutes.
• In a separate pan cook the spinach quickly until just wilted. Tip into a sieve and refresh under cold running water and squeeze dry.
• Just before serving add the spinach to the curry and gently warm through. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary with sugar or fish sauce. You are looking for a balance of sweet, sour, hot and salty flavours.

SPICED SWEET POTATOES IN PEACHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Combine potatoes, lemon juice, brown sugar and cloves.
• Drain peach halves and arrange in baking dish.
• Fill centers with sweet potatoes.
• Bake for 20 minutes.