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Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes

This is the classic made-from-scratch sweet potato recipe. It's easy and can be completely cooked on top of the stove.
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 50 min
Makes: 6 servings
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6medium sweet potatoes or yams (2 pounds)
1/3cup packed brown sugar
3tablespoons butter or margarine
3tablespoons water
1/2teaspoon salt
1.Scrub sweet potatoes, but do not peel. Place potatoes in 3-quart saucepan. Add enough water just to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Slip off skins. Cut into 1/2-inch slices.
2.Heat remaining ingredients in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly. Add potatoes. Gently stir until glazed and hot.
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Substitution
Make this extra fast and easy. Just omit step 1, and use 1 can (23 ounces) sweet potatoes or yams, drained and cut into 1/2-inch slices, in place of the fresh sweet potatoes.
Variation
Make Pineapple Sweet Potatoes by omitting the 3 tablespoons water and adding an 8-ounce can of crushed pineapple in syrup, undrained.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 185 (Calories from Fat 55 ); Total Fat 6 g (Saturated Fat 1 g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 260 mg; Total Carbohydrate 34 g (Dietary Fiber 2 g); Protein 1 Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 100 %; Vitamin C 22 %; Calcium 4 %; Iron 4 Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1 Fat 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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