Candied Sweet Potatoes

Name: Candied Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons water; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Submitted by DoryJean54

"I found this recipe on another site, putting on here for safe keeping. They really do get candied! I've made it many times."

Download

Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 5
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 lbs sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices
¹⁄₂ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons water
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt

directions

Wash sweet potatoes but do not pare. Heat enough salted water to cover potatoes to boiling. Add potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling. Cook until tender,.
30 to 35 minutes; drain. Slip off skins,slice.
Mix brown sugar, butter, water and salt in 8-inch skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly. Add sweet potato slices; stir gently until glazed and heated through.