Photo: Rhoda's Candied Sweet Potatoes - Kicked Up! Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8ths
- 3 cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 vanilla beans, split in half lengthwise
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1 stick butter, cut into pieces
Directions
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 continue to cook until syrup is thickened, about another 15 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.
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By lrowley
Bountiful, UT
on January 01, 2012
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I have made these twice and the flavor is great. After reading the reviews and suggestions from others, I have to agree that the sauce needs to be thickened up with some cornstarch (don't use flour on this type of sauce. In addition, I usually like the depth of flavor that alcohol can give a recipe, but I actually liked this sauce better before I added the bourbon (I used Makers Mark. Will definatley do again, just thicker and maybe half as much alcohol or no alcohol or perhaps use a nice brandy instead.
By stith6_9650969
Geneva, IL
on December 26, 2011
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Great recipe! I add pecans for some crunch.
By mvalentine_11246676
New Hyde Park, NY
on November 29, 2011
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Wow, this is a great recipe. I was always a little afraid of Emeril's recipes because they were usually hard but this was a walk in the park. I think I should have cooked the sauce longer because it wasn't syrup like but still great. I will make this now and forever. Oh I forgot I hate sweet potatoes! I don't anymore. Thank you!
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