Vegetables

Candied Sweet Potatoes 2 to 4 servings

This is a basic recipe for candied sweet potatoes that's been around for a long time. You can use all light

brown sugar if you prefer. It creates a darker sauce on the potatoes.

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes

• ½ cup melted butter

• ½ cup sugar

• ½ cup brown sugar, packed

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

You will need a buttered baking dish.

Instructions

1. Peel sweet potatoes; cut in half then cut into ¾-inch slices. Place in a saucepan; cover with water; bring to a boil

and cook until tender; drain.

2. Arrange in the buttered baking dish. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over sweet potatoes in baking dish.

3. Bake at 300°F for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and thick.

LAURA LEE ALICE
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