Bourbon Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipes

EMERIL'S CANDIED SWEET POTATOES - KICKED UP!

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a large heavy pot, combine the potatoes, sugar, water, orange juice, vanilla beans, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a simmer over high heat.
• Lower the heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Strain the potatoes out of the sauce and place in a casserole dish. Return the sauce to the pan.
• Add the bourbon to the sauce and cook (stirring often) on medium-high heat until syrup is thickened, about another 15-30 minutes.
• Pour the syrup over the potatoes and place in the oven. Bake until the potatoes are browned, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the butter, stirring gently to incorporate.
• Serve immediately.

BOURBON CANDIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Place sweet potatoes, cut into quarters, in a large saucepan; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are cooked through but still offer a bit of resistance when pierced with a fork. Drain. When cool enough to handle peal and cut into 1- inch chunks.
• 2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a roasting pan with 1 Tbsp. butter. Add sweet potatoes in a single layer.
• 3. Melt 5 Tbsp. butter and 1 cup dark brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in apple cider, bourbon and the salt; cook 1 minute. drizzle over sweet potatoes; toss gently to coat. Roast 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or until sweet potatoes are very tender and liquid is syrupy.