EMERIL'S CANDIED SWEET POTATOES - KICKED UP!

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These are some of the best candied sweet potatoes I have ever eaten! Kicked up with bourbon, real vanilla bean, brown sugar, butter, orange, and cinnamon. YUM!

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8ths
3 cups brown sugar
1 cup water
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 vanilla beans, split in half lengthwise (or 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste)
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Bourbon (I use Jack Daniels)
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large heavy pot, combine the potatoes, sugar, water, orange juice, vanilla beans, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a simmer over high heat.
  • Lower the heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Strain the potatoes out of the sauce and place in a casserole dish. Return the sauce to the pan.
  • Add the bourbon to the sauce and cook (stirring often) on medium-high heat until syrup is thickened, about another 15-30 minutes.
  • Pour the syrup over the potatoes and place in the oven. Bake until the potatoes are browned, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the butter, stirring gently to incorporate.
  • Serve immediately.

Usman Ghani
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but these were really good! The glaze was perfect and the potatoes were cooked perfectly.


mark collins
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These sweet potatoes are so good! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I'll definitely be making them again.


TERRENCE MATHE
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sweet potatoes are always a hit and the leftovers are great for breakfast the next day.


OWAIS MEMON HARFA
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The sweet potatoes are perfectly cooked and the glaze is delicious. I highly recommend it!


Gorret Nabalayo
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I had to add some extra spices to give it some flavor.


Valentina Stefanelli
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These sweet potatoes were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Isolda Tjikuzu
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I love this recipe! The sweet potatoes are always so tender and flavorful. I've also tried it with different spices, like cinnamon and nutmeg, and it's always great.


Passy Pascaline
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Just tried this recipe and it's delicious! The sweet potatoes are perfectly caramelized and the spices give them a wonderful flavor.


Kisan Shah
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Made these sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner and they were a hit! Everyone raved about them. Will definitely be making them again.


Guuuc Guvucc
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WOW! This Emeril's Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe is a winner! The perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, with a little kick from the cayenne pepper. My family loved it, and it's definitely going into my regular rotation of side dishes.