WHISKY (OR BOURBON) BAKED SWEET POTATOES (OR YAMS)
This recipe is a combination of my Dad's Candied Yam recipe and one from Gourmet. I prefer the darker sweet potato (which he called a yam) over the lighter yellow sweet potato. I like to use McClelland's Highland Scotch Whisky, but you can use any whisky/whiskey/bourbon you prefer; a friend told me she even made them with rum. I've also had good luck with making them in advance; arranging them in the dish, adding the syrup, and refrigerating them until it's time to bake them. This dish smells so good while baking: like cinnamon rolls, or the steam from a hot-buttered rum. And they taste almost like a dessert (I think they end up with a firm, custard-like consistency). At my family & friends' request, I now have to make them for every Thanksgiving and holiday meal.
Provided by TigerJo
Categories Fruit
Time 2h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grease a shallow 3qt baking dish; set aside.
- Steam or boil the peeled yams until almost tender; cool and slice into approximately 1 1/2 inch slices (you want them to fit in a the 3qt baking dish in one layer).
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a small saucepan, simmer brown sugar, syrup, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved and syrup thickens, about 5 minutes; Remove from heat and stir in whisky (or other liquor of choice).
- Drizzle syrup over yams. Cover with aluminum foil (at this point, they may be refrigerated until you're ready to bake them). Bake the yams, basting every 15-20 minutes, until syrup has thickened and absorbed (note: not all the syrup will absorb), about 1 1/4 hours. May be served hot, warm, or at room temperature.
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Kazi Xihad
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The sweet potatoes were a bit dry and the sauce was a little too thin. I think I'll stick to my regular sweet potato recipe next time.
marwan ronaldo
[email protected]These sweet potatoes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The potatoes themselves were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I might try making them again with a little less sugar next time.
Khalid shah taran Khalid shah taran
[email protected]I made these sweet potatoes for my family and they loved them! They were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I'll definitely be making these again.
Sibusiso Mhlobo
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of whisky, but I'm so glad I did! The whisky flavor is very subtle and it really complements the sweetness of the potatoes and the spices. These are now my favorite sweet potatoes!
Phillip SENSINGER
[email protected]These sweet potatoes were a huge hit at my Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone raved about how delicious and unique they were. I'll definitely be making them again next year!
Joy Bin12
[email protected]Amazing recipe! I've never had sweet potatoes quite like this before. The whisky gives them a subtle but distinct flavor that really elevates the dish. I'll be making this again for sure.
Thomas Lewis
[email protected]Wow, these sweet potatoes are incredible! The whisky and spices add so much flavor and the potatoes are perfectly tender. I'll definitely be making this recipe again and again!
Kelly Willman
[email protected]These sweet potatoes were a hit at my holiday dinner. The combination of whisky and brown sugar gave them a delicious, unique flavor and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again!
Md Imram
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The potatoes were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I'll definitely be making this again.
John E. Uzubell
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The sweet potatoes were perfectly cooked and the sauce was so tasty. I will definitely be making this again.
Sikandar jutt
[email protected]I used bourbon instead of whisky and it was still delicious. The potatoes were so soft and the sauce was just the right amount of sweet and savory.
aminisitai tabuanira
[email protected]I made this recipe exactly as written and it was perfect. The sweet potatoes were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
Gani Olaitan
[email protected]These sweet potatoes turned out amazing! The whisky gave them a unique and delicious flavor that I'm sure my family will request again and again.