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I know I\u2019m not the only one who tries not to overstuff myself at holiday get-togethers but inevitably does. I just can\u2019t help myself. By the time that I get all that tasty, gravy-smothered goodness on one plate, I\u2019m already thinking about what I\u2019ll feast on the second time around, and I just can\u2019t say no when my Great Aunt Joyce offers a slice of pie or two\u2026or three.<\/p>\n

Eating healthy during the holiday season IS possible, and I\u2019m going to prove it to you with this recipe for Watermelon Glazed Sweet Potatoes.<\/a> With a boost of flavor, this recipe doesn\u2019t skimp on the nutritional value; the orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamin A and fiber while the watermelon provides lycopene, which is essential for healthy skin.<\/p>\n

WATERMELON GLAZED SWEET POTATOES<\/p>\n

INGREDIENTS\"1\"<\/p>\n

1 bottle of cooking spray<\/p>\n

1 cup watermelon juice<\/p>\n

2 tablespoons butter<\/p>\n

2 tablespoons brown sugar<\/p>\n

1 \u00bd teaspoons rum extract<\/p>\n

dash salt and pepper to taste<\/p>\n

2 pounds orange-fleshed sweet potatoes<\/p>\n

INSTRUCTIONS<\/p>\n

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a low-flat baking dish (11\u201d x 8\u201d is fine) with cooking spray. Set aside.<\/p>\n

Bring watermelon juice to a gentle boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until liquid is reduced to \u00bd cup. Remove from heat. Add butter and sugar and stir until melted and thoroughly blended. Add rum extract and salt and pepper to taste.<\/p>\n

Wash and scrub sweet potatoes. Peel if desired, although not necessary. Cut into large fries, approximately 4\u201d x 1\u201d. Toss with watermelon glaze and pour into the baking dish. Bake for approximately 35 minutes or until softened, but still firm. Toss with glaze several times during the baking process. Remove from the oven. Toss again to coat potatoes with remaining glaze.<\/p>\n

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