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candied sweet potatoes in a white bowl

Candied Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon

Sean
A great holiday side dish with cinnamon, cardamom, and bourbon.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Using white sweet potatoes 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 381 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 inch baking dish
  • Large bowl

Ingredients
 
 

  • 5 pounds sweet potatoes peeled
  • ¾ cup butter unsalted, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • tablespoons vanilla
  • ½ tablespoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F, 190°C, or gas mark 5.
  • Slice the potatoes to about a ¼" thickness and set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the butter, sugars, cardamom, cinnamon, bourbon or maple syrup, vanilla, and mix thoroughly. Toss the potatoes to coat evenly and then pour the potatoes into the 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  • Cover and bake for 1 hour. Remove the foil, gently rotate the potatoes every 20 minutes replacing the foil before putting back into the oven.
  • Allow to cool uncovered for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 111mgPotassium: 675mgFiber: 6gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 27169IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
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Keyword Brown Sugar, Holiday, Sweet Potatoes, Thanksgiving
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