RUM-RAISIN SWEET POTATOES

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My family and I have traded in classic baked potatoes for these sweet potatoes with a spicy twist. The Chinese five-spice powder gives the spuds an added tasty kick.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup).

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 large sweet potatoes (about 6-1/2 pounds)
1 cup raisins
2/3 cup dark rum
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine raisins and rum. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat cream and butter until butter is melted. Drain potatoes. When cool enough to handle, peel potatoes; return to pan., Mash potatoes, gradually adding brown sugar, five-spice powder, salt, pepper and butter mixture. Stir in raisin mixture. If necessary, warm potatoes over low heat, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts :

Shajiba Khan
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I will definitely be making these again for my next holiday dinner.


Samrat Sk
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These sweet potatoes were delicious! The rum raisin flavor was the perfect complement to the sweet potatoes, and the marshmallows added a touch of sweetness and texture.


Premies Jack
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I was hesitant to try these sweet potatoes because I'm not a big fan of rum raisin, but I'm so glad I did! The rum raisin flavor was not overpowering at all, and the potatoes were perfectly cooked and flavorful. I will definitely be making these agai


Atif Wattoo
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I made these sweet potatoes for my family last night and they were a hit! The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the rum raisin sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Chinedu Babako
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These sweet potatoes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them. The rum raisin flavor was subtle but present, and the marshmallows added a nice sweetness and texture. I would make these again, but I would use less sugar.


turbo66valiant
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these sweet potatoes. The rum raisin flavor was subtle but present, and the marshmallows added a nice sweetness and texture. I would definitely make these again.


Ram Kaiki
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These sweet potatoes were delicious! The rum raisin flavor was the perfect complement to the sweet potatoes, and the marshmallows added a touch of sweetness and texture. I will definitely be making these again for my next holiday dinner.


Ajooba Writes
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I was hesitant to try these sweet potatoes because I'm not a big fan of rum raisin, but I'm so glad I did! The rum raisin flavor was not overpowering at all, and the potatoes were perfectly cooked and flavorful. I will definitely be making these agai


Hotel Laliguras
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I made these sweet potatoes for my family last night and they were a hit! The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the rum raisin sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Sanam Shrestha
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These sweet potatoes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them. The rum raisin flavor was subtle but present, and the marshmallows added a nice sweetness and texture. I would make these again, but I would use less sugar.


Cabaaz Cumar
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these sweet potatoes. The rum raisin flavor was subtle but present, and the marshmallows added a nice sweetness and texture. I would definitely make these again.


Gul Fcj
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These sweet potatoes were delicious! The rum raisin flavor was the perfect complement to the sweet potatoes, and the marshmallows added a touch of sweetness and texture. I will definitely be making these again for my next holiday dinner.


Colin wallrodt
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I made these sweet potatoes for my Thanksgiving dinner and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, even my picky kids. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the rum raisin sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again next


Rohi De rang
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These sweet potatoes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them. The rum raisin flavor was subtle but present, and the marshmallows added a nice sweetness and texture. I would make these again, but I would use less sugar.


Catherine Ankrah
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I was hesitant to try these sweet potatoes because I'm not a big fan of rum raisin, but I'm so glad I did! The rum raisin flavor was not overpowering at all, and the potatoes were perfectly cooked and flavorful. I will definitely be making these agai


Unday Raja
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These sweet potatoes were delicious! The rum raisin flavor was subtle but present, and the marshmallows added a nice sweetness and texture. I would definitely make these again.


Shishir Ahmed
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I made these rum raisin sweet potatoes for my family last night and they loved them! The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the rum raisin sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Khadija Khan
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OMG! These rum raisin sweet potatoes were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! They were so easy to make and tasted absolutely divine. The rum and raisin flavor was the perfect complement to the sweet potatoes, and the marshmallows added a touch of swee