Emeril's Candied Sweet Potatoes - Kicked Up!

Submitted 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
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8-10

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

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Add the bourbon to the sauce and cook (stirring often) on medium-high heat until syrup is thickened, about another 15-30 minutes.
5. 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.
6. Serve immediately.