Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelBit Difficult
Health IndexHealthyCuisine
CourseMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Sweet potatoes6 Medium
 Water1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Brown sugar1 Cup (16 tbs), firmly packed
 Butter2 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 1739 Calories from Fat 218

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 25 g38.1%

Saturated Fat 15.6 g77.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 64.5 mg21.5%

Sodium 498.3 mg20.8%

Total Carbohydrates 381 g127%

Dietary Fiber 27 g108%

Sugars 237.6 g

Protein 14 g28.8%

Vitamin A 2568.3% Vitamin C 36%

Calcium 27.7% Iron 30.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F.
2. Cook sweet potatoes.
3. Combine water, sugar, and butter and bring to a boil.
4. Peel sweet potatoes and cut in slices. Place in a buttered baking dish. Pour syrup over the top.
5. Bake 20 minutes, basting with syrup occasionally.
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