Louisiana Sweet Potato Shells

6 Sweet potatoes
4 Oranges
1/4 c Butter; softened
1/4 c Heavy cream
1/4 c Orange juice
1/4 c Sugar; firmly packed
2 tb Bourbon

Cook sweet potatoes until tender, cool. Meanwhile, cut oranges in half. With sharp knife, carefully cut fruit from inside shell; reserve for garnish, if desired. Remove white membranes from oranges; arrange shells in shallow baking dish. Peel sweet potatoes, place in large mixer bowl. Add butter, heavy cream, orange juice, brown sugar and bourbon; beat until smooth. Spoon into orange shells. Bake in preheated oven 350 degree oven 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with orange sections or slices, if desired.

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