Sweet Potato Pecan Salsa


Course : Salsas
Serves: 3 Cups
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Ingredients:


1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes -- peeled and diced

1/4 cup toasted pecans

1/4 cup dried cranberries

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1 tablespoon pure red chile powder

1/4 cup water

2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
 

Preparation / Directions:


Bring large pot of water to boil, add sugar and salt and blanch sweet potatoes for 4 minutes. Drain sweet potatoes in sieve or strainer and shock them under cold running water. Transfer to mixing bowl and add pecans. Rehydrate cranberries in enough hot water to cover for 5 minutes. Drain and add to mixing bowl. In saucepan, cook maple syrup, chile powder and 1/4 cup water together about 4 minutes over medium heat or until liquid is reduced by half. Let cool, add to mixing bowl with orange juice and thoroughly combine. Serving suggestions: with turkey, ham or squab.


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