Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
| Sweet potatoes | 3 Can (30 oz) | |
| Cloves | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Lemon rind | 2 Teaspoon, grated | |
| Butter | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Lemon juice | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Light brown sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Sherry | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Cinnamon | 1 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Nutmeg | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2785 Calories from Fat 1215
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 138 g212.9%
Saturated Fat 87.5 g437.6%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 362.9 mg121%
Sodium 1263.4 mg52.6%
Total Carbohydrates 390 g130%
Dietary Fiber 31.2 g125%
Sugars 237.3 g
Protein 16 g31%
Vitamin A 2497.9% Vitamin C 67.9%
Calcium 39.1% Iron 33.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Butter a 13 x 9 x 2 inch casserole.
Drain the sweet potatoes and slice them lengthwise.
Place the sweet potatoes in the prepared casserole.
Combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, lemon rind, lemon juice, and sherry in a saucepan.
Heat until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes.
Bake at 300° F for 30 minutes.
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