Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes
- 6 medium sweet potatoes or yams (2 pounds)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes
Featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on November 15, 2017.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Scrub sweet potatoes, but do not peel.
- Place potatoes in saucepan.
- Add enough water just to cover potatoes.
- Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer 15 - 20 minutes or until tender.
- Drain; cool slightly.
- Peel off skins.
- Cut into 1/2-inch slices.
- Heat remaining ingredients in skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly.
- Add potatoes.
- Gently stir until glazed and hot.
- Transfer to casserole dish and top with marshmallows.
- Bake 5-10 minutes or until nicely browned on top.
Serves 6.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving:
290 calories, 9 g fat, 6 g saturated fat, 25 mg cholesterol, 300 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 34 g sugar, 2 g protein
