Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Candied Sweet Potatoes


4 - sweet potatoes
1 C granulated brown sugar
1 t salt
2 T margarine
1/4 C water
1/4 t cinnamon
1/8 t grated nutmeg

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Parboil the sweet potatoes for 15 minutes; peel and slice them. Place in an oiled 1 1/2 quart baking dish.

Make a syrup by combining sugar, salt, margarine, water, and spices and boiling for 3 minutes. Pour syrup over potatoes.

Bake for 1 1/4 hours, basting frequently.

From New York Times Cookbook
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1 comment:

  1. Just the ticket if you need syrupy sweet potatoes for some special occasion. Otherwise, don't bother.

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