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Brandied Candied Sweet Potatoes

SUBMITTED BY: Kathy Bennett

"This is a favorite of ours for many years because it is different from the many mashed sweet potatoes recipes. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 2 inch chunks. Place them in a large pot of water and boil until tender.
  2. In a large skillet melt the butter or margarine. Stir in the brown sugar, brandy and salt. Stir until smooth. Add the sweet potatoes. Cook over low heat, stirring gently, until sweet potatoes are heated through and well glazed.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2002 by TIMDENISE
I substituted dark rum for the brandy. I also put chopped pecans mixed with brown sugar on top... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by Mama Cass
Delicious! Much more sophisticated flavor than the usual candied sweet potatoes with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2007 by canadianokie
Delicious and different! My son and I really enjoyed these. I agree with some of the other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2007 by Gonzo
I made it three times over the Thanksgiving holiday (three different Thanksgivings... mmmmmm)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2003 by KST8R
As a B.S. nutritionist, I am always looking for low-cal, low-fat options for my patients. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2008 by AKrause
Very good - most definitely not your ordinary yams with melted marshmellows on top. These had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2007 by AddictedToChaos
This was sooooo good and so much tastier than the mundane marshmellows everyone else uses.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by CHILICAT
These were the hit of Thanksgiving dinner. It took a while for the glaze to reduce, but the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by KHAOSOK99
A wonderful, easy, adult-tasting recipe. Served it for Thanksgiving and it went wonderfully... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2007 by LadyBugMomma
I didn't like it (and I'll eat almost anything) and neither did the rest of the family. At... MORE

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