candied sweet potatoes

Name: Candied Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 3 medium sweet potatoes, par-boiled, refrigerated; 1/4 cup(s) brown sugar; 1/2 cup(s) honey; 1 tablespoon(s) molasses; 1/4 cup(s) unsalted butter; 1/3-1/2 cup(s) crushed graham crackers; 1/4 teaspoon(s) orange zest; 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; - pinch of coarse sea salt; - chopped pecans

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Lynn Socko

San Angelo, TX

Updated on Mar 1, 2011

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 medium sweet potatoes, par-boiled, refrigerated
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon molasses
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/3-1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
1/4 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of coarse sea salt
- chopped pecans

How To Make candied sweet potatoes

Step 1

Par-boil potatoes about 15-20 min., Cool, refrigerate, for a few hours or overnight.

Step 2

Peel skin off (using a fork is an easy way). Slice into 1/4" rounds. Spray bottom of baking dish with non-stick spray and place potatoes in layers until all potatoes are used.
Step 3

In med. sauce pan, add brown sugar, honey, molasses, butter, cinnamon, orange zest, pinch of salt & black pepper. Heat till sugar is melted, stir till well combined.
Step 4

In med. mixing bowl or a food processor, combine softened butter, brown sugar, graham crackers, to make a crumbly topping.
Step 5

Pour syrup over potatoes, sprinkle with pecans, drop pcs. of graham cracker mix over top, sprinkle with pecans again.
Step 6

Bake uncovered 350 degrees for 30-45 min. Cool a few minutes then serve.
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