Yummy Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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Yummy Candied Sweet Potatoes
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Ingredients:

  • 5 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup water

Directions:

  1. Peel and slice sweet potatoes to 1/4 inch thickness.
  2. In large iron skillet, add sweet potatoes, then cover with sugar and melted butter.
  3. Cook on high heat until sugar is dissolved. Add enough water to cover sweet potatoes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 20 to 30 minutes. Stir frequently.
  5. When potatoes are tender, remove cover from skillet and let the syrup thicken. Add cinnamon and stir well.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 345.5 Kcal (1447 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.32g 24%
Cholesterol 40.67mg 14%
Sodium 62.52mg 3%
Potassium 370.22mg 8%
Total Carbs 51.67g 17%
Sugars 33.73g 135%
Dietary Fiber 3.25g 13%
Protein 2.36g 5%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 42%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 38.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 202.89 Kcal (849 kJ)
Calories from fat 80.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 24%
Cholesterol 23.88mg 14%
Sodium 36.72mg 3%
Potassium 217.41mg 8%
Total Carbs 30.34g 17%
Sugars 19.81g 135%
Dietary Fiber 1.91g 13%
Protein 1.38g 5%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 42%
Iron 0.6mg 6%
Calcium 22.7mg 4%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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