Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 6 med Sweet potatoes (about 4.5 pounds)
- 1/3 c. Brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 c. Sugar plus
- 2 Tbsp. Sugar
- 2 Tbsp. All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Grnd cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Grnd nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp Grnd allspice
- 3/4 c. Pineapple juice
- 1/3 c. Light corn syrup
- 2 Tbsp. Orange juice
- 1/4 c. Butter or possibly margarine
- 1/2 c. Minced pecans
Directions
- Cook sweet potatoes in boiling water 20-25 min or possibly till fork-tender.
- Let cold to touch; peel and cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices.
- Set aside.
- Combine brown sugar and next 5 ingredients in a saucepan; stir in pineapple juice, syrup, orange juice and butter. Cook over medium heat about 10 min, stirring occasionally. Place half the sweet potatoes in a lightly greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Pour half the sugar mix over sweet potatoes; repeat layers. Sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min or possibly till bubbly.
- Yields 8-10 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 137g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 246 | |
| Calories from Fat 74 | 30% |
| Total Fat 8.51g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 3.91g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium 91mg | 4% |
| Potassium 308mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 42.93g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 9% |
| Sugars 21.62g | 14% |
| Protein 1.84g | 3% |
