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Candied Sweet Potatoes
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 12
This was my father's favorite recipe. He was diabetic, but cheated on Thanksgiving with this. We make this on every holiday in his memory.
Ingredients:
1 (40 ounce) can yams or 1 (40 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar (i use dark brown sugar)
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup dark corn syrup
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a saucepan heat brown sugar, corn syrup and margarine to boiling.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Grease 13 x 9 pan.
5. Pour 1/2 syrup in pan.
6. Arrange yams over syrup overlapping if needed.
7. Top with remaining syrup.
8. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
9. Baste frequently until well glazed.
By RecipeOfHealth.com