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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.

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Prep Time 15 min
Total Time 50 min
Servings 6

Ingredients

6: medium sweet potatoes or yams (2 pounds)

1/3: cup packed brown sugar

3: tablespoons butter or margarine

3: tablespoons water

1/2: teaspoon salt

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Directions

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.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

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.

Make Pineapple Sweet Potatoes by omitting the 3 tablespoons water and adding an 8-ounce can of crushed pineapple in syrup, undrained.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 185
Calories from Fat: 55 ),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 6 g; 6 %
(Saturated Fat 1 g, 1 % ),
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%;
Sodium: 260 mg; 260 %;
Total Carbohydrate: 34 g; 34 %
(Dietary Fiber 2 g 2 % ),
Protein: 1 g; 1 %

% 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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Posted 11/22/2012 12:05:22 PM REPORT ABUSE nw-gma said:

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The old recipe I remember from my mom's cookbook is similar but I agree it was different. 3 Tablespoons cream, 3 Tablespoons real butter and 1/2 cup of brown sugar. I continue to make this year after year - it's the best. I usually use the canned drained sweet potatoes/yams but have also cooked my own, both are great and the finished product is the same. I heat the butter and cream then add the sugar to dissolve and stir in the potatoes to heat through and coat with sauce. Put all in casserole and top with marshmallows. Bake 350 till nicely browned on top. If I use two cans or the large tall can of yams, I just double the recipe - perfect!

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Posted 11/21/2012 2:11:59 PM REPORT ABUSE gwenejackson said:

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Straight from the 1978 cook book!- 1 lb. sweet potatoes or Yams-3 medium.(Boil and peel) 1/2 cup dairy sour cream. 1 egg yolk. 1/2 tsp. salt. 1/4 tsp ground mace. Beat all ingredients except marshmallows til smooth. pour into buttered casserole, top w/ marshmallows. cook uncovered at 350 for 30 min. 3/4 cup mini marshmallows.

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Posted 11/21/2012 12:36:29 PM REPORT ABUSE sanddie61 said:

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yes i agree with you this is not the candied sweet potatoe recipe from the original cook book why is that one not listed on here it had sour cream in it my copy of the book is packed away right now because we in middle of moving soon and i forgot the exact measurements in the recipe any one know where to find it?

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