How to Prepare Perfect Candied Sweet Potatoes
The syrup in this dish is really a bit tricky. One must not only get the right mix of water and sugar, it must be cooked to the proper consistency. Another trick is not to get the potatoes mushy. This is a fail-safe recipe for perfect candied sweet potatoes. Elsie has improved on the original family recipe.
6 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 stick margarine
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. grated orange rind
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 scant tsp. vanilla
Peel, slice and wash potatoes. Keep covered with water until ready to cook. In Dutch or large pot put 3/4 cup water, 1 cup sugar, margarine, and 1 scant teaspoon vanilla flavor. Cover and bring to a boil. Stir frequently, so as not to let the syrup stick. When the syrup has thickened add the potatoes. Mix the orange rind, nutmeg, cinnamon and 1/2-cup sugar, and sprinkle over the potatoes. Lower the heat and cook until tender. Gently spoon the syrup over the potatoes.
6 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 stick margarine
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. grated orange rind
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 scant tsp. vanilla
Peel, slice and wash potatoes. Keep covered with water until ready to cook. In Dutch or large pot put 3/4 cup water, 1 cup sugar, margarine, and 1 scant teaspoon vanilla flavor. Cover and bring to a boil. Stir frequently, so as not to let the syrup stick. When the syrup has thickened add the potatoes. Mix the orange rind, nutmeg, cinnamon and 1/2-cup sugar, and sprinkle over the potatoes. Lower the heat and cook until tender. Gently spoon the syrup over the potatoes.
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