Description
Sweet, fluffy soul food-style candied sweet potatoes. Baked in a candied sauce made with butter, honey, and warm spices. The perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving dinner!
Ingredients
- 4 Lbs Sweet Potatoes
- 4 Qts Water
- 1/2 Cup Butter, chopped
- 1 Cup Karo Light Corn Syrup
- 1/4 Cup Honey
- 2 Tbs Vanilla
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 Cup White Sugar
- 1 Tbs Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1 Tsp Salt
Instructions
- Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot.
- Cover with cool water.
- Place over high heat.
- Boil for 45 minutes, or until semi-tender.
- Drain the hot water and cover with cool water.
- Allow the potatoes to cool for 20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Peel the potato skin.
- Slice up the sweet potatoes.
- Evenly place the sliced sweet potatoes in a large baking dish.
- Sprinkle the sugar over the sweet potatoes.
- Sprinkle in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add the chopped butter.
- Pour in the light corn syrup, honey, and vanilla.
- Place in the oven.
- Bake for 1 hour, basting periodically.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
