candied sweet potatoes
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An easy to make, delicious dish for the holidays and any time you crave sweet potatoes. My mother made the best candied sweet potatoes, but she never gave me the recipe. This recipe is just as good as her recipe.
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 - sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and quartered or 1 (40 ounces) can sweet potatoes
How To Make candied sweet potatoes
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Step 1Combine the sugar, orange juice, butter and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil and cook over low heat 5 minutes.
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Step 2Arrange the potatoes in a shallow baking dish; pour the syrup over them. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-45 minutes or until glazed, basting a few times.
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Step 3The longer it bakes, the more caramelized the potatoes become.
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