Holiday Recipe: Orange-Sage Sweet Potatoes

Everyone has their go-to holiday recipes and San Marino resident Liz Kneier is no exception. Kneier and her husband, , will be hosting Thanksgiving for over 20 people at their home this year, so you could say Liz is somewhat of a pro when it comes to entertaining.

Here is one of the holiday recipes Liz shared with Patch. Check back for more of Kneier's recipes and submit your own holiday recipes so we can share them with the community and give you credit, of course. Email your recipes to Editor Jessica Hamlin at jessica.hamlin@patch.com.

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Orange-Sage Sweet Potatoes – Serves 10-12

4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼ inch thick slices

¼ cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

¼ cup water

3 tablespoons packed brown sugar

1 ½ teaspoons salt

½ teaspoon dried sage leaf (crushed)

½ teaspoon dried thyme (crushed)

2 tablespoons butter

4 slices of bacon…cooked and crumbled

Place sweet potato slices in a 5-6 quart slow cooker. In a small bowl stir together orange juice, water, brown sugar, salt, the dried sage and thyme. Pour over sweet potatoes; toss to coat, and dot with butter. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5-6 hours. Before serving, stir potatoes and sprinkle with bacon.