healthier choices candied sweet potatoes
(2 ratings)
I grew up eating candied yams, the kind smothered in brown sugar and corn syrup. So this is as close as I've gotten so far to that yumminess but without all the sugar.
(2 ratings)
yield
4 -6
prep time
30 Min
cook time
45 Min
Ingredients For healthier choices candied sweet potatoes
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4-5 mdyams
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13 1/2 ozjar sugar free apricot jelly
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1/4 tsporange zest
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1 tspcinnamon
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pinchnutmeg
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pinchcloves
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1/4 cunsalted butter
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1/4 cchopped nuts
How To Make healthier choices candied sweet potatoes
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1Par-boil yams till slightly tender, about 25 min. Do this a day ahead of time and refrigerate, or let cool if doing the same day you need them.
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2Remove skin, using a fork and dragging it down the potato is an easy way to do this.
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3Place jelly, butter, orange zest and spices in small saucepan, warm to melt. Stir to combine.
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4Slice potatoes into rounds about 1/2" thick. Layer in a 9" baking dish or cast iron skillet using half of the potatoes, pour half the glaze on, then layer the other half and pour remaining glaze on and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
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5Bake 375° for about 30 min. with lid on, remove lid and bake 15 or so min. longer. When you can insert a knife or fork without resistance, potatoes are done.
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