candied baked sweet potatoes

Name: Candied Baked Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 3 pound(s) small sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into about 1-1/2 cubes; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/3 cup(s) butter; 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar, packed; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup(s) corn syrup, light

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Joyce Lowery

Sterlington, LA

Updated on Feb 1, 2015

Growing up in West Carroll Parish, we had lots of sweet potatoes.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 pounds small sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into about 1-1/2 cubes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup corn syrup, light

How To Make candied baked sweet potatoes

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

Grease an 11x7-inch baking dish.
Step 3

Place potato cubes into the baking dish and toss with salt.
Step 4

In a small saucepan combine the butter, brown sugar with cinnamon and corn syrup over low heat. Stir until butter has melted and ingredients are combined. Do not allow to boil.
Step 5

Pour over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
Step 6

Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork tender. Cooking time depends on the size you cut the potatoes. Do not cook until mushy.
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