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Ken's Sweet Potatoes

By: Ken Churches 
"This simple recipe turns plain sweet potatoes into a wonderful holiday side dish. The raisins add a nice touch, and the sweet syrup makes the potatoes taste extra-special. -Ken Churches, San Andreas, California"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
40 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine

Directions

  1. Cook and peel potatoes; allow to cool. Slice and place in a grease 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a small saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Pour over the potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes, basting occasionally.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2006 by Beaty   view full review
Very tasty, but remember to baste more than "occasionally."
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2007 by michelle Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
First I boiled whole unpeeled potatoes and water, reduced to simmer and covered for about 20...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2008 by Amy G   view full review
I made this for Thansgiving dinner and followed the recipe exactly. Everyone loved it. Thank...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2007 by librariansteph   view full review
Yeah! I can't believe I finally found this recipe again. I used to make it every easter (by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2011 by Anna   view full review
I also soaked the raisins for about a hour before in liquer, like rum or brandy, then poured a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2010 by jcombs   view full review
Big hit at Thanksgiving! Easy to make, I used Apple Cider instead of apple juice
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2009 by 28Mustang   view full review
this was good but not outstanding...unless i just didn't get the sauce syrupy enough. i let...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2011 by ken   view full review
WAY too sweet! Next time I'll try 1/2 the sugar.

 

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