Candied Sweet Potatoes

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375F.

2. 2

   Cut each potato half lengthwise into fourths.

3. 3

   Steam potatoes on a steamer rack set over boiling water, covered, until just tender, 10 to 15 minutes, then cool, uncovered.

4. 4

   Transfer to a buttered 3-quart shallow baking dish.

5. 5

   Simmer brown sugar, butter, water, and salt, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and syrup is thickened, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in bourbon to taste.

7. 7

   Drizzle syrup over potatoes and bake in middle of oven, basting occasionally, until syrup is thickened, about 1 1/4 hours.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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