Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Place whole sweet potatoes in a steamer over a couple of inches of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool.
  3. Peel, and slice sweet potatoes lengthwise into 1/2 inch slices. Place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, brown sugar, water and salt. When the sauce is bubbly and sugar is dissolved, pour over potatoes.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, occasionally basting the sweet potatoes with the brown sugar sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 329.23 Kcal (1378 kJ)
Calories from fat 103.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.49g 18%
Cholesterol 30.5mg 10%
Sodium 309.83mg 13%
Potassium 712.59mg 15%
Total Carbs 54.11g 18%
Sugars 28.27g 113%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g 13%
Protein 3.34g 7%
Vitamin C 32mg 53%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.9mg 10%
Calcium 47.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 151.72 Kcal (635 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.3g 18%
Cholesterol 14.06mg 10%
Sodium 142.78mg 13%
Potassium 328.38mg 15%
Total Carbs 24.93g 18%
Sugars 13.03g 113%
Dietary Fiber 1.47g 13%
Protein 1.54g 7%
Vitamin C 14.7mg 53%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 10%
Calcium 21.7mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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