candied baked sweet potatoes

Recipe by
Joyce Lowery
Sterlington, LA

Growing up in West Carroll Parish, we had lots of sweet potatoes.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For candied baked sweet potatoes

  • 3 lb
    small sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into about 1-1/2 cubes
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/3 c
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 c
    corn syrup, light

How To Make candied baked sweet potatoes

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • 2
    Grease an 11x7-inch baking dish.
  • 3
    Place potato cubes into the baking dish and toss with salt.
  • 4
    In a small saucepan combine the butter, brown sugar with cinnamon and corn syrup over low heat. Stir until butter has melted and ingredients are combined. Do not allow to boil.
  • 5
    Pour over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
  • 6
    Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork tender. Cooking time depends on the size you cut the potatoes. Do not cook until mushy.

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