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Baked Sweet Potatoes in Brown Sugar Syrup is a traditional holiday side dish.
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BAKED SWEET POTATOES IN BROWN SUGAR SYRUP

These Baked Sweet Potatoes in Brown Sugar Syrup were always served by my mother at every holiday when I was growing up. The perfect holiday side dish.
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword Sweet Potatoes in Syrup, Sweet Potato Casserole
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 304kcal
Author pamelashank2015

Ingredients

  • 6 medium-large sweet potatoes
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Peel and wash potatoes. Cut into variety size shapes. Place in large saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes just become tender. Remove from stove and drain water.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in the brown sugar and cinnamon. Cook over a medium-low heat until mixture starts to thicken. Remove from stove.
  • Fold potatoes into the syrup to coat, place in baking dish. May also place potatoes in baking dish and pour syrup over them.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 30 minutes.

Notes

NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER. Calorie count provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.