MAMA'S CANDIED SWEET POTATOES

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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

6 sweet potatoes
6 tablespoons butter
8 ounces orange juice
1 cup Karo syrup
1 cup light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 orange, sliced

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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