candied sweet potatoes

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57 Pinches
Holland, PA
Updated on Aug 31, 2014

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.

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

  • Step 1
    Combine the sugar, orange juice, butter and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil and cook over low heat 5 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Arrange 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.
  • Step 3
    The longer it bakes, the more caramelized the potatoes become.

Discover More

Category: Potatoes
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Potatoes

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