Best Karos Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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My town is known as the Yam Capital of the United States. These candied sweet potatoes go well with baked ham or roasted turkey.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds sweet potatoes
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup corn syrup

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil; boil gently 30-45 minutes or until potatoes can be easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. , While potatoes cool, preheat oven to 375°. When sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and cut into wedges. Place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Dot with butter; drizzle with corn syrup. , Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until bubbly, basting with sauce occasionally.

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STOVETOP CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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These sweet potatoes are easy to make and not overly sweet.

Provided by Brenda

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 3

¼ cup butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Boil cut-up sweet potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter and brown sugar together in a frying pan until bubbly. Add orange juice and stir until smooth. Add the sweet potatoes and cook slowly, turning occasionally until caramelized, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 100.3 mg, Sugar 24.6 g

STOVE TOP CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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No oven space? No problem! This sweet yams recipe has been handed down for generations and is always served on special occasions and holiday meals!

Provided by Deb Clark

Categories     Vegetables and Side Dish

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds sweet potatoes
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 stick butter
1 1/2 cups Karo Syrup

Steps:

  • Peel the potatoes and slice into 1 inch rounds or large chunks.
  • Add to a large pot and boil the sweet potatoes until just fork tender - about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and immediately drain really well.
  • Transfer the tender sweet potatoes to a large skillet or electric skillet.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, brown sugar, butter & syrup. Place on medium heat until the butter and brown sugar melts and the mixture is thick and bubbly.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, basting every 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 kcal, Carbohydrate 110 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 141 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 82 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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A delicious, sweet version of candied sweet potatoes.

Provided by Dj

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds sweet potatoes, quartered
1 ¼ cups margarine
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
3 cups miniature marshmallows, divided
ground cinnamon to taste
ground nutmeg to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and boil until slightly underdone, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and peel.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine margarine, brown sugar, 2 cups marshmallows, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows are melted.
  • Stir potatoes into marshmallow sauce. While stirring mash about half of the potatoes, and break the others into bite-sized chunks. Transfer to prepared dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cover top evenly with remaining marshmallows. Return to oven and bake until marshmallows are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 293.4 mg, Sugar 31.8 g

GRANDMA'S THANKSGIVING SWEET POTATO YAMS



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This is an EASY recipe that my grandmother used to make. This is one of my favorites of hers. I don't like sweet potatoes, but I love these. I got the recipe from a friend of hers (she has passed) and decided to share. It's delicious and a sweet treat.

Provided by lovin2cook

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 sweet potatoes
1 cup Karo syrup (brown)
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup margarine

Steps:

  • Boil sweet potatoes until fork tender. Allow to cool. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice into 1" slices.
  • In a bowl, stir together karo syrup, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
  • Arrange sweet potato slices in 11"x14" casserole dish.
  • Pour mixture over potatoes.
  • Slice margarine into slices and arrange on the top.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove and mix the slices around. Put back in oven for 10-20 minute Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 112.3, Carbohydrate 65, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 32.4, Protein 1.4

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