Emeril'S Candied Sweet Potatoes - Kicked Up! Recipe

Name: Emeril'S Candied Sweet Potatoes - Kicked Up!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8ths; 3 cups brown sugar; 1 cup water; 1 cup fresh orange juice; 2 vanilla beans, split in half lengthwise (or 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste); 2 teaspoons orange zest; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup Bourbon (I use Jack Daniels); 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces

Servings: persons

8 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8ths
3 cups brown sugar
1 cup water
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 vanilla beans, split in half lengthwise (or 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste)
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Bourbon (I use Jack Daniels)
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
In a large heavy pot, combine the potatoes, sugar, water, orange juice, vanilla beans, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a simmer over high heat.
3
Lower the heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Strain the potatoes out of the sauce and place in a casserole dish. Return the sauce to the pan.
4
Add the bourbon to the sauce and cook (stirring often) on medium-high heat until syrup is thickened, about another 15-30 minutes.
5
Pour the syrup over the potatoes and place in the oven. Bake until the potatoes are browned, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the butter, stirring gently to incorporate.
6
Serve immediately.

1101

kcal

Calories

Fat

223

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8ths, 3 cups brown sugar, 1 cup water, 1 cup fresh orange juice, and more.

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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Emeril'S Candied Sweet Potatoes - Kicked Up!

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