CANDIED SWEET POTATOES

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When Fred Harvey opened his first Harvey House restaurant in 1876 on the railway line in Topeka, Kan., his idea was radical for the time: Railroad passengers would be fed good food in a pleasant environment. His concept was so successful that it spawned 84 restaurants, a Hollywood movie and an official cookbook. And it was in "The Harvey House Cookbook" that we found this excellent recipe for sweet potatoes candied with confectioners' sugar and butter. It is best served warm rather than piping hot, which makes it convenient for big meals like Thanksgiving. Bake it before you roast your turkey, then reheat it briefly just before serving.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, vegetables, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed
1/2 cup/1 stick butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • In a large pot, boil sweet potatoes in their jackets in water to cover until fork-tender, 20 to 45 minutes depending upon their size. Drain and cool.
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Peel potatoes and slice into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Place in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or 2-quart gratin dish, overlapping slices to fit in one layer.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in sugar and salt until smooth. Pour evenly over the potatoes. Bake until potatoes look shiny and glazed, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 204, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 88 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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