Candied Sweet Potatoes

Another recipe for candied sweet potatoes which Mom kept, although she usually made a simpler version.

20 minutes to prepare, 90 minutes to cook

Makes 8 to 10 servings

Mary Evelyn Goodwin

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Ingredients

• 6 medium Sweet Potatoes
• 1/3 cup Brown Sugar firmly packed
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 2 tsp. Flour all-purpose
• 1 tsp. Cinnamon ground
• 1/4 tsp. Allspice ground
• 3/4 cup Pineapple Juice
• 1/3 cup Corn Syrup light (Karo)
• 2 Tbsp. Orange Juice
• 1/4 cup Butter or Margarine
• 1/2 cup Pecans chopped

Directions

Wash sweet potatoes well but don't cut or peel (unless absolutely necessary). Place in saucepan and cover with water. Add salt and bring to a low boil. Continue boiling until sweet potatoes become soft to a fork inserted through the center (25 to 35 minutes). Try not to overcook them.

Drain sweet potatoes and let cool. Peel skins and slice into roughly 1/2" slices. Place slices in greased baking dish.

In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the remaining ingredients.. Heat over medium heat, stirring until mix becomes relatively even (about 10 minutes). Spoon over sweet potato slices in baking dish.

Bake uncovered in a 350 deg. F oven for 30 minutes.

Cover with syrup from baking dish before serving.