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Candied Sweet Potatoes

Candied Sweet Potatoes
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Whip up delicious Candied Sweet Potatoes This easy familyapproved recipe from my Texas kitchen is comfort food at its finest My kids love this Get the recipe

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup butter, unsalted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (real maple syrup, not pancake syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  • Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into uniform 1-inch cubes. Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large bowl.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Make sure the skillet is large enough to hold all the sweet potatoes in a single layer later on.
  • Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Whisk everything together until smooth and the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the sweet potatoes to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the butter and sugar mixture.
  • Pour in the water, bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Make sure to stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium. Cook for another 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and glazes the sweet potatoes. Watch them closely during this step to prevent burning. You want a beautiful, slightly caramelized coating.

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