Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:17)

Baked Sweet Potato Shoestring Fries

3 T. orange juice

2 t. vegetable oil

½ t. ground ginger

¼ t. salt

Dash of ground red pepper

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8” strips (about 1½ lbs.)

Cooking spray


Preheat oven to 400ºF. Combine first five ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes or until slightly thick. Remove from heat; let cool. Combine juice mixture and potatoes in a large bowl; toss well. Remove potatoes from bowl; discard juice mixture. Arrange potato strips in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400ºF for 30 minutes or until edges are crisp. Makes 4 servings.