bourbon candied sweet potatoes

4 Pinches
Fountain Inn, SC
Updated on Jan 18, 2017

Courtesy of Parade Magazine and Anthony Bourdain .

prep time 45 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Roast
yield 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup apple cider
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1 pinch salt

How To Make bourbon candied sweet potatoes

  • Step 1
    Place sweet potatoes, cut into quarters, in a large saucepan; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are cooked through but still offer a bit of resistance when pierced with a fork. Drain. When cool enough to handle peal and cut into 1- inch chunks.
  • Step 2
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a roasting pan with 1 Tbsp. butter. Add sweet potatoes in a single layer.
  • Step 3
    Melt 5 Tbsp. butter and 1 cup dark brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in apple cider, bourbon and the salt; cook 1 minute. drizzle over sweet potatoes; toss gently to coat. Roast 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or until sweet potatoes are very tender and liquid is syrupy.

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Category: Potatoes
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Roast

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