Best Mamas Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipes
CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
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
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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MAMA'S CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
The combination of orange juice with sweet potatoes is outstandingly delicious! My mother was a great cook. Her dishes always had plenty of exciting flavors. I'm passing on one of her favorites which we enjoyed.
Provided by Seasoned Cook
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 2h10m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil sweet potatoes for 30 minutes. Let potatoes cool and then peel. Cut into quarters.
- Place in a large saucepan and add butter, orange juice, syrup and sugar.
- On top of stove cook at low heat for about 1 3/4 hours to glaze potatoes. Tilt saucepan often to coat all potatoes. Place oranges slices in pot 30 minutes before serving. (She never used a crock pot, but I bet it would work as well.) Freezes well -- just reheat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.5, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 18.3, Sodium 101.4, Carbohydrate 64.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 35.9, Protein 1.6
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