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Candied Sweet Potatoes

Source of Recipe

From "Mad Hungry: Cravings" by Lucinda Quinn


Recipe Introduction

"These gorgeously orange tubers will satisfy your desire for something salty, silky, and sweet. They're as welcome on the Thanksgiving table as they are as a side in a soul food restaurant."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 2 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, halved, crosswise, and cut into 1-inch-thick wedges
â—¦ 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
â—¦ â…“ cup packed dark brown sugar
â—¦ 1 ½ teaspoons coarse salt
â—¦ ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
â—¦ ½ cup water


Recipe

Combine the sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and water in a straight-sided 10-inch skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring the potatoes to coat with the liquid.

Lower the heat, cover, and simmer undisturbed until the potatoes are tender but not mushy, 12 to 15 minutes.

Uncover and continue cooking, stirring gently a few times, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the potatoes are caramelized, about 5 minutes more.

Serves 6