Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes With Pecans

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Pierce sweet potatoes all over with a fork.
3. 3
   Microwave on HIGH for 15 minutes or until completely cooked through.
4. 4
   Let rest 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
5. 5
   Topping: Meanwhile, combine the pecans, flour, sugars, cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoons salt.
6. 6
   Stir to blend.
7. 7
   Mix in 1/4 cup butter.
8. 8
   The topping should form sandy clumps.
9. 9
   Refrigerate.
10. 10
    Split the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh inside.
11. 11
    Arrange the sweet potato halves on a baking sheet.
12. 12
    In a medium bowl, combine the sweet potato flesh with the remaining 1/4 cup butter, orange zest and 1/2 teaspoons salt.
13. 13
    Spoon the filling back into each potato half and top with the topping on a baking tray.
14. 14
    Place the tray in the center of the oven and bake until the topping browns, 15-20 minutes.
15. 15
    Serve immediately.