Mama's Candied Louisiana Sweet Potatoes
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 6
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- 6 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 American size stick butter
- 1/4 cup minced pecans
- Dash of cinammon
Method
step 1
Wash and peel sweet potatoesstep 2
Cut into chunksstep 3
Parboil sweet potatoes until almost tender when pricked with fork (approx 5 minutes)step 4
Drain and place in baking dish.step 5
Blend all other ingredients and cook over low heat until slightly thickened.step 6
Pour over sweet potatoes and bake approximately 30 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.