Sweet Candied Potatoes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup brown sugar.
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1/4 cup pure maple syrup.
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1 tablespoon water.
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger.
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Optional: 2 teaspoons orange zest.
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1/2 cup unsalted butter.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
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Optional garnish: fresh rosemary, flaky sea salt.
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5-6 medium sweet potatoes (3-4 lbs).
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
# Instructions:
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Slice and peel into 1/2-inch pieces. Spread in a greased 9x13 pan. Sprinkle some salt and lightly toss.
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Heat butter, syrup, sugar, water, and spices together. Let it boil for 2 minutes without mixing. Stir in the vanilla and zest if you'd like.
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Drizzle sauce over the potatoes. Bake uncovered for an hour, mixing every 20 minutes. Cover after the first 20. Let cool uncovered for 10 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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Tastes great when prepped in advance.
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Freezing works beautifully.
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Sauce thickens once it cools off.
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Keep stirring during the bake.
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A must-have during the holidays.
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Lasts up to a week in the fridge.