Orange Sweet Potato Cups

Subject: Orange Sweet Potato Cups Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:42 pm

Orange-Sweet Potato Cups

8 large oranges

4 large sweet potatoes

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup milk

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour

1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

2 tablespoons butter, softened

Fresh parsley springs

Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each orange so it will not roll

Cut a 3/4 inch slice from the top of each orange

Using a curved grapefruit knife, gently remove the pulp, leaving the shells intact

(Reserve the pulp for other uses)

Set aside

In a large saucepan, cook the sweet potatoes in boiling water to cover for 25 to 35 minutes, or until tender when pierced.

Drain

Let cool to the touch; peel and mash

Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, vanilla, milk, and 1/2 cup butter; beat until smooth

Spoon into the orange cups

Place the orange cups in a baking pan

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, walnuts, and 2 tablespoons butter

Sprinkle the mixture over the orange cups

Bake for 10 to15 minutes. Or until heated through

Arrange on a platter and garnish with parsley if desired