Makeover Streusel-Topped Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 6 medium sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat butter, melted
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Spice Islands® pure vanilla extract

TOPPING:

• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, melted

Directions

Scrub and pierce sweet potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate.  Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-18 minutes or until tender, turning once.

When cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoopout the pulp, leaving thin shells. In a large bowl, mash the pulpwith butter and eggs. Stir in juice and vanilla. Spoon into potatoshells.

Divide between two 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes coated with cookingspray. Combine the topping ingredients; spoon over top. Bake at375° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.  Yield: 12 servings.

Editor's Note:This recipe was tested with Land O'Lakes light stick butter in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Recipe courtesy of tasteofhome.com