Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 orange, zest of, grated
  • 1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 (4 inch) cinnamon sticks
  • 2 sprigs tarragon
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and slice very thin
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9 1/2" - deep dish - pie plate or round 2 quart baking dish with butter.
  • Combine zest, juice, cream, honey, cinnamon, and tarragon in medium saucepan and bring JUST to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and discard cinnamon sticks.
  • Layer potatoes in pie plate or dish, pouring some cream mixture over each layer and seasoning each layer with salt and pepper.
  • Pour any remaining liquid over last layer of potatoes.
  • Bake 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until potatoes are tender and liquid has been absorbed.
  • Cut into wedges and serve.