Emeril's Candied Sweet Potatoes - Kicked Up!

Name: Emeril's Candied Sweet Potatoes - Kicked Up!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
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

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Recipe by BecR2400

These are some of the best candied sweet potatoes I have ever eaten! Kicked up with bourbon, real vanilla bean, brown sugar, butter, orange, and cinnamon. YUM!

READY IN: 1hr 30mins

SERVES: 8-10

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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.
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.
Add the bourbon to the sauce and cook (stirring often) on medium-high heat until syrup is thickened, about another 15-30 minutes.
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.
Serve immediately.

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