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​​​Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a basic recipe for candied sweet potatoes that's been around for a long

 

 

time.  Using dark brown sugar will give a creates a darker sauce on the potatoes.

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

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•  2 large, sweet potatoes

 

•  ½ cup melted butter

 

•  ½ cup sugar

 

•  ½ cup brown sugar, packed

 

•  ½ tsp cinnamon

 

•  ¼ tsp nutmeg

 

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You will need a buttered baking dish.

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Instructions

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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 barely tender; drain.

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2. Arrange in the buttered baking dish.  Combine and add the remaining ingredients.

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

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* You can also cut the sweet potatoes into ¾-inch cubes.  Any smaller and they will be mushy.

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