MOM’S CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
This classic Thanksgiving side dish is a perfect compliment to the savory turkey and stuffing or the sweet/tart cranberry dishes. Since you make this dish on the stovetop, it keeps your oven free for other recipes.
Ingredients
3 pounds orange flesh, brown skin, sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
Salt
6 tablespoons of butter
1-1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups orange juice
Instructions
In a large pot, add the sweet potatoes, 2 teaspoons of salt, and enough water to cover the potatoes by 1 – 2-inches. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes, or until they can be pierced with a form, but not yet tender and fully cooked Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
In a large, deep skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the brown sugar, ginger, and cinnamon. Keep stirring until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Whisk in the orange juice. Add the potatoes back into the skillet. Turn, gently, to coat in the sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for at least 10 minutes or until the sauce reduces to a syrup and the potatoes are tender.
Serve hot.
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