Brandied Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
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Brandied Candied Sweet Potatoes

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (34)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 197 | Total Fat: 7.7g | Cholesterol: 20mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2002 by TIMDENISE   view full review
I substituted dark rum for the brandy. I also put chopped pecans mixed with brown sugar on top...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2007 by canadianokie   view full review
Delicious and different! My son and I really enjoyed these. I agree with some of the other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2007 by Gonzo   view full review
I made it three times over the Thanksgiving holiday (three different Thanksgivings... mmmmmm)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by Mama Cass   view full review
Delicious! Much more sophisticated flavor than the usual candied sweet potatoes with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2011 by MINDICROWE   view full review
Delicious!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2003 by KST8R   view full review
As a B.S. nutritionist, I am always looking for low-cal, low-fat options for my patients. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2008 by AKrause   view full review
Very good - most definitely not your ordinary yams with melted marshmellows on top. These had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by CHILICAT Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These were the hit of Thanksgiving dinner. It took a while for the glaze to reduce, but the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2007 by LadyBugMomma   view full review
I didn't like it (and I'll eat almost anything) and neither did the rest of the family. At...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by KHAOSOK99   view full review
A wonderful, easy, adult-tasting recipe. Served it for Thanksgiving and it went wonderfully...

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