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candied sweet potatoes

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Lynn Socko
@lynnsocko
San Angelo, TX

Is it a side dish, or a dessert?

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For candied sweet potatoes

  • 3 md
    sweet potatoes, par-boiled, refrigerated
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    honey
  • 1 Tbsp
    molasses
  • 1/4 c
    unsalted butter
  • 1/3-1/2 c
    crushed graham crackers
  • 1/4 tsp
    orange zest
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • pinch of coarse sea salt
  • chopped pecans

How To Make candied sweet potatoes

  • 1
    Par-boil potatoes about 15-20 min., Cool, refrigerate, for a few hours or overnight.
  • 2
    Peel skin off (using a fork is an easy way). Slice into 1/4" rounds. Spray bottom of baking dish with non-stick spray and place potatoes in layers until all potatoes are used.
  • 3
    In med. sauce pan, add brown sugar, honey, molasses, butter, cinnamon, orange zest, pinch of salt & black pepper. Heat till sugar is melted, stir till well combined.
  • 4
    In med. mixing bowl or a food processor, combine softened butter, brown sugar, graham crackers, to make a crumbly topping.
  • 5
    Pour syrup over potatoes, sprinkle with pecans, drop pcs. of graham cracker mix over top, sprinkle with pecans again.
  • 6
    Bake uncovered 350 degrees for 30-45 min. Cool a few minutes then serve.
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