candied sweet potatoes

Recipe by
Marjorie Milligan
Hollywood, AL

Recipe from my recipe files - been using this recipe for over 50 years.

yield 6 - 8
prep time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For candied sweet potatoes

  • 2 - 3 sweet potatoes - the ones with orange skins
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

How To Make candied sweet potatoes

  • 1
    Wash and peel potatoes and cut into 1/4 inch slices lengthwise.
  • 2
    Place in a heavy skillet in which butter has been melted.
  • 3
    Sprinkle with the sugar, water and cinnamon.
  • 4
    Cover and cook very slowly until the potatoes are tender.

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