Candied sweet potatoes
An example of sweet potatoes in a sweet dish.
Ingredients
3 T butter
1 T lime juice
1⁄3 c brown sugar (dark brown sugar, packed)
1 T brandy
1 lime (grated rind only)
1 1⁄2 lb sweet potato (peeled and diced)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, cook the sweet potatoes in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove with a perforated spoon and allow to drain.
- Using a large heavy bottom frying pan, melt the butter. Add the lime juice and brown sugar. Heat to dissolve the sugar.
- Stir the potatoes and brandy into sugar mix. Cooking over a low heat for about 10 minutes until the potato slices are throughly cooked
- Sprinkle the lime rind over the top of the sweet potatoes, mixing well.
Total time
35 minutes
Cooking time
20
Preparation time
15
Yield
6 servings
Notes
Place the cooked swwet potatoe on your serving plate, garnish with lime wedges and serve.