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grandma gertrude byars candied sweet potatoes

Recipe by
Rick Casteel
Clarksville, TN

This is a delicious simple candied sweet potato recipe from my friend in High School Kathy Byars's Grandmother. Enjoy.

yield 6 -8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For grandma gertrude byars candied sweet potatoes

  • 4 md
    sweet potatoes
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    orange extract
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 c
    water
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 4 Tbsp
    brown sugar

How To Make grandma gertrude byars candied sweet potatoes

  • 1
    Peel and boil Sweet Potatoes. Cook until almost done.
  • 2
    In a different boiler, combine all other ingredients and bring to a boil. Drain sweet potatoes and then cut into chunks or strips. Add the mixture and continue cooking until potatoes are done and mixture begins thickening.
  • 3
    Optional Top with a few mini marshmallows and bake until golden
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