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Candied Sweet PotatoesCandied sweet potatoes are sticky, sweet and bathed in butter, brown sugar and orange juice. In a word, delicious. The perfect partner for a baked ham and they are a must for the holidays. These are a must for our annual Boxing day meal of baked ham served with these candied sweet potatoes, which we also bake fresh pineapple chunks into the glorious butter, brown sugar and orange sauce. Serve these with boiled and buttered baby chat potatoes, tossed with freshly chopped Italian parsley, along with fresh green beans, frenched, and you have a meal worthy of all of the compliments. A simple meal, but one we look forward to on an annual basis. Each. And. Every. Year! Big fat yum. Even sized potatoesSo they cook at the same time, it is important to cut the pieces into roughly the same size. By selecting sweet potatoes that are close to the same size means your sweet potatoes will cook evenly. Pre cooking the potatoesPre cooking the potatoes till they are just tender allows for further cooking in the butter, brown sugar and orange juice so the potatoes absorb the gorgeous sweet buttery juices before the butter and sugar burns. The sauce is delicious, sticky and sweetIt’s all about the sauce in this recipe. It takes yummy tasting sweet potatoes into another dimension. Lusciously coated and drunk with the flavours of butter, orange juice and brown sugar. They are like a sponge that simply soak up all of the glorious flavours to deliver a stunning vegetable dish that entices the palate. Can’t get enough of these babies! Check out some more winning vegetable recipesclick on the ink for the recipe……crispy roast potatoes click on the link for the recipe…..roasted cauliflower salad with garlic yoghurt dressing click on the link for the recipe…..asparagus with prosciutto and blue cheese click on the link for the recipe…..creamy muffin tin potato stacks What’s your favourite sweet potato recipe?We would love to hear from you in the comments below when you make these delicious candied sweet potatoes.Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Candied sweet potatoes are sticky, sweet and bathed in butter, brown sugar and orange juice. What's not to like? Ingredients
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Nutrition InformationAmount Per Serving Calories 0Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 0mgCarbohydrates 0gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 0g CooperDespite the fact that Retrievers are reputed to be fast learners, when it comes to food this Retriever can’t help himself. Cooper locked off the deck while we do a photo shoot aged about 6 months Cooper locked off the deck while we do a photo shoot aged about 8 months And again. Cooper locked off the deck while we do a photo shoot aged about 11 months Are canned sweet potatoes already cooked?One 15-ounce can of sweet potatoes equals one cup of fresh sweet potatoes. Canned sweet potatoes are precooked, so add them at the end of a recipe.
Do you put orange juice in candied yams?Spread yams onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Melt butter in small saucepan on medium heat. Add sugar, orange juice and cinnamon; mix well. Cook 5 min. or until mixture comes to boil and sugar is completely dissolved, stirring constantly.
Can I substitute canned sweet potatoes for fresh sweet potatoes?Canned or frozen sweet potatoes may be substituted for the fresh form in any recipe calling for cooked sweet potatoes as the starting point. Canned sweet potatoes are generally smaller in diameter because of their better canning qualities.
Are canned sweet potatoes good for you?Here's why canned sweet potatoes are this dietitian's favorite: A serving of sweet potatoes has: 180% of the recommended amount of vitamin A – which is a vitamin many Americans don't eat enough. 1 gram of fiber – Plus more fiber from toppers like nuts and dried fruit.
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