Candied Sweet Potatoes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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5 to 6 average-sized sweet potatoes (around 3 to 4 pounds).
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Half a teaspoon of salt.
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1/2 cup of butter, unsalted.
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1 tablespoon of water.
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1/4 cup of pure maple syrup.
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1 cup packed brown sugar.
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3/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder.
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1/2 teaspoon powdered nutmeg.
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1/2 teaspoon ginger powder.
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1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
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Optional: Zest of 2 oranges.
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Optional topping: fresh rosemary or flaky sea salt.
# Instructions:
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Peel and slice into 1/2 inch pieces. Spread in a greased 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with salt and mix.
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Melt butter, add water, sugar, syrup, and spices. Bring it to a boil for 2 minutes (don’t stir). Add vanilla and orange zest, if you'd like.
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Drizzle the sauce evenly over the potatoes. Bake 1 hour, stir every 20 minutes. Cover with foil after the first stir. Let cool for 10 minutes, uncovered.
# Notes:
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Great for prepping ahead.
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Freezes beautifully.
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Sauce thickens as it cools.
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Stir frequently while baking.
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Ideal for festive meals.
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Keeps in the fridge up to 7 days.