GRANDMA GERTRUDE BYARS CANDIED SWEET POTATOES

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GrandMa Gertrude Byars Candied Sweet Potatoes image

This is a delicious simple candied sweet potato recipe from my friend in High School Kathy Byars's Grandmother. Enjoy.

Provided by Rick Casteel

Categories     Potatoes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium sweet potatoes
1 1/2 c sugar
1 tsp orange extract
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 c water
1/4 c butter
4 Tbsp brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Peel and boil Sweet Potatoes. Cook until almost done.
  • 2. In a different boiler, combine all other ingredients and bring to a boil. Drain sweet potatoes and then cut into chunks or strips. Add the mixture and continue cooking until potatoes are done and mixture begins thickening.
  • 3. Optional Top with a few mini marshmallows and bake until golden

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