Sweet Potatoes With Pralines |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Originally from: Alex Patout. Wonderful sweet potatoes with a candied topping! Ingredients:
5 yams |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 eggs, beaten |
1 tablespoon vanilla |
1/3 cup milk |
1/2 cup heavy cream |
1 cup light brown sugar |
1/3 cup melted butter |
1 cup chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Peel and boil sweet potatoes in a covered saucepan until tender - about 20 minutes Drain and mash. Mix in the softened butter, sugar, vanilla, and milk. Pour into a baking dish or casserole.
3. Bring cream to simmer in a small saucepan. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Cook over medium heat to soft ball stage - 235°F Remove from heat and beat in butter and pecans. Pour over sweet potato mixture.
4. All of the above may be done up to 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge. Then just heat in the oven until bubbling hot and enjoy.
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