candied sweet potato side dish

Name: Candied Sweet Potato Side Dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) sweet potatoes, from produce; 1/4 cup(s) butter or margarine; 1/4 cup(s) brown sugar, not packed; 1 large or 2 small tart apples like granny smith,cored and cut into bite sized pieces; 1/2 cup(s) sliced green onion; 1 cup(s) fresh uncooked cranberries, coarsely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon(s) each pepper and kosher salt to taste; 1/2 cup(s) walnuts pieces, optional

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Pat Duran

Las Vegas, NV

Updated on Apr 5, 2012

This recipe from one of William's Sonoma cooking classes is very good- and makes an excellent side dish with your turkey or ham or even with your summer barbecue. The mixture of the apple, onion, cranberries and brown sugar all meld together to make a sweet -tasty side dish with my deep fried pork chops too.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes, from produce
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup brown sugar, not packed
1 large or 2 small tart apples like granny smith,cored and cut into bite sized pieces
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1 cup fresh uncooked cranberries, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon each pepper and kosher salt to taste
1/2 cup walnuts pieces, optional

How To Make candied sweet potato side dish

Step 1

Cook sweet potatoes in microwave oven until done-about 8-10 minutes; but still feel firm when pressed with a potholder or Oven Glove.It depends, more or less, on the size of the potatoes as to the baking time.

Step 2

Cool the potatoes to room temperature. Chill in refrigerator overnight, uncovered. This chilling time firms the flesh, making them hold up better in the skillet.
Step 3

Next day: Peel and cut potatoes in bite size pieces. Set aside. In a large skillet over medium-high heat; melt 3 Tablespoons of the butter and the brown sugar. Add the apple pieces and sauté, stirring occasionally, until apple begins to caramelize and brown around the edges, takes about 5 minutes.
Step 4

Add remaining butter and stir in onion and cranberries. Cook one minute. Stir in spices, add potato and sauté about 4 minutes (potatoes will break apart a little- just be gentle). Add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to serving dish and serve hot, warm or at room temperature. This is an awesome side dish!!
Step 5

Note: These are great served with Marshmallow Sauce: 1 jar marshmallow creme 1/2 c. heavy cream Place in blender and whip up until well blended. Serve over potatoes.
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