Best Emerils Candied Sweet Potatoes Kicked Up Recipes

Emeril's Candied Sweet Potatoes - Kicked Up! image

Provided by BecR2400

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8ths
3 cups brown sugar
1 cup water
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 vanilla beans, split in half lengthwise (or 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste)
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Bourbon (I use Jack Daniels)
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large heavy pot, combine the potatoes, sugar, water, orange juice, vanilla beans, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a simmer over high heat.
Lower the heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Strain the potatoes out of the sauce and place in a casserole dish. Return the sauce to the pan.
Add the bourbon to the sauce and cook (stirring often) on medium-high heat until syrup is thickened, about another 15-30 minutes.
Pour the syrup over the potatoes and place in the oven. Bake until the potatoes are browned, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the butter, stirring gently to incorporate.
Serve immediately.

Rhoda's Candied Sweet Potatoes - Kicked Up! Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8ths
3 cups light brown sugar
1 cup water
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 vanilla beans, split in half lengthwise*
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup bourbon
Note: I used 1 Tablespoon Singing Dog Vanilla Bean Paste
1 stick butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large heavy pot, combine the potatoes, sugar, water, orange juice, vanilla beans, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Lower the heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Strain the potatoes out of the sauce and place in a casserole dish. Return the sauce to the pan. Add the bourbon to the sauce and continue to cook until syrup is thickened, about another 15 minutes**. **I have found that I need to reduce the sauce for closer to 30 minutes, on medium-high heat. Pour the syrup over the potatoes and place in the oven. Bake until the potatoes are browned, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the butter, stirring gently to incorporate. Serve immediately.

Kicked up Baked Sweet Potatoes image

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 sweet potatoes
4 teaspoons butter, divided equally
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Wash sweet potatoes and prick with a fork.
Microwave potatoes for about 5-7 minutes or until soft OR bake in a 350 degree oven for about 1 hour or until soft.
Mix spices together and set aside.
Make a slit in the potato just as you would for a regular baked potato.
Insert 1 tsp butter into each and sprinkle with the spice mix.
Fluff meat of sweet potato to mix in butter and spices.
Feel free to adjust the amount of spices and butter to your liking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.9, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 10.1, Sodium 253.1, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 5.5, Protein 2.1