BROWN SUGAR-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES

Brown Sugar-Glazed Sweet Potatoes image

Our family cherishes a tradition of sweet potatoes with apples and raisins. If I suggest something different, they say "Oh NO, Beema, that's part of the love." -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled apple
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup brandy, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Place sweet potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Drain., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, apple juice, apple and raisins; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. If desired, stir in brandy., Transfer sweet potatoes to a greased 8-in. square baking dish; top with apple mixture. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and sweet potatoes are tender, basting occasionally with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.