Brandied Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
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Brandied Candied Sweet Potatoes

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"This has been a Thanksgiving favorite of ours for many years because it is different from the many mashed sweet potatoes recipes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (59)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain, and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, brandy, and salt. Add the sweet potatoes, and stir to coat. Cook, stirring gently, until sweet potatoes are heated through and well glazed.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 295 | Total Fat: 11.6g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2003 by the allrecipes staff   view full review
This recipe has been updated to include a step for boiling the sweet potatoes, as per the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2003 by PCUR   view full review
This was fabulous! I cut the recipe in half, and I shouldn't have, because there are no...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2002 by KARENAGILMORE   view full review
This was a super-easy recipe and was a big hit at Thanksgiving. I would definitely recommend...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2004 by SALLYDI   view full review
I was worried cause so many people thought this recipe had too much booze taste. I am not a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2003 by MAMAEEN   view full review
This recipe was wonderful. I did add alittle more brandy (1 cup for those in my family who...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2002 by DOLFANCHICK1027   view full review
This recipe was awesome!! I only had 1/3 cup of brandy and it still turned out great! Nice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2002 by AndiCat798   view full review
These had a different flavor and everyone loved it. Even my cousin who DOES NOT like sweet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2005 by 4Him   view full review
This was so good!! I tried it last year and it was a big hit. I experimented a little with the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2003 by CATJENKINS   view full review
This is the fastest, easiest dish. And perfectly elegant. Our bottle of brandy sat around...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2007 by kelliscook   view full review
This recipe is sooo good, my whole family loved it. It was very easy to make, and also easy...

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