Glazed Sweet Potatoes

  Side Dishes

Fresh sweet potatoes Mom grew disappeared fast at our family table when she served them with this easy, flavorful glaze. She still makes them this way, and now her sweet potato recipe has become a favorite with the grandchildren as well!

Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Average Rating: 4.861111

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 5 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes or 2 cans (15-3/4 ounces each) sweet potatoes, drained
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • 1. If using fresh sweet potatoes, place in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 25-40 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly and peel. Cut into chunks.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350°. Place sweet potatoes in a 2-qt. baking dish. In a small saucepan, combine butter, syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over potatoes.
  • 3. Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 352 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 6g fiber), 3g protein.

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