CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
It's hard to imagine a Thanksgiving feast without a bowl of glossy, candied sweet potatoes with pecans. Plus, we've mastered a genius trick that makes peeling these sweet spuds a breeze. When you boil the potatoes with their skins on, you can peel and slice them with ease after they've cooled. So you can put away your vegetable peeler and let the hot water do the heavy lifting. Cooking the potatoes brings out their natural sweetness, which is well complemented by the mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, apple juice, brown sugar and butter. Together, all these ingredients add up to complex flavor. They introduce a bit of spice and acidity, which tames the sweetness in this dish and keeps it from becoming cloying. Chopped pecans and Honey Nut Cheerios™ make for a crispy topping that perfectly contrasts with the soft texture of the candied sweet potatoes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, place potatoes; add enough water just to cover potatoes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or just until potatoes are tender. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool slightly.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2- to 2 1/2-quart shallow casserole with cooking spray. Remove skins from sweet potatoes. Cut into 1/2-inch slices; place in casserole.
- In 1-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, apple juice and 2 tablespoons butter to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Pour mixture over potatoes. In small bowl, mix topping ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over sweet potatoes.
- Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#weeknight #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #cuisine #preparation #occasion #yams-sweet-potatoes #north-american #low-protein #healthy #side-dishes #potatoes #vegetables #american #southern-united-states #oven #easy #holiday-event #kid-friendly #easter #dietary #christmas #thanksgiving #low-in-something #equipment #4-hours-or-less
You'll also love
J U S T B R A V
[email protected]These sweet potatoes were easy to make and turned out great! The glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the potatoes were cooked through but still had a little bit of a bite to them. I will definitely be making these again.
Alma Ortega
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The glaze was delicious and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.
Jifar Isak
[email protected]These sweet potatoes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're a great side dish for a holiday meal.
Mr Rana
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The glaze was too sweet for my taste and the potatoes were overcooked. I think I'll stick to my old recipe.
Jude Noble
[email protected]These sweet potatoes were delicious! The glaze was perfectly sweet and the potatoes were cooked through but still had a little bit of a bite to them. I will definitely be making these again.
Sk SaMiR Rj
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The glaze is amazing and the potatoes are always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Hameed
[email protected]These sweet potatoes were easy to make and turned out great! The glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the potatoes were cooked through but still had a little bit of a bite to them. I will definitely be making these again.
Xola Xinavane
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The glaze was delicious and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.
Aydan Witkowski
[email protected]These sweet potatoes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're a great side dish for a holiday meal.
Loida Mateo
[email protected]I made these sweet potatoes for my family and they loved them! The glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the potatoes were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again for my next holiday gathering.
Sawaid Khan
[email protected]Meh.
Jenneh Vandi
[email protected]I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The glaze was too sweet for my taste and the potatoes were overcooked. I think I'll stick to my old recipe.
Wayne Atkinson
[email protected]These sweet potatoes were delicious! The glaze was perfectly sweet and the potatoes were cooked through but still had a little bit of a bite to them. I will definitely be making these again.
Jeo Larranaga
[email protected]I've tried many candied sweet potato recipes, but this one is by far the best. The glaze is amazing and the potatoes are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.
Lesley Glas
[email protected]These candied sweet potatoes were a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the potatoes were cooked through but still had a little bit of a bite to