Candied sweet potatoes
An example of sweet potatoes in a sweet dish.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon lime juice
1⁄3 cup brown sugar (dark brown sugar, packed)
1 tablespoon brandy
1 lime (grated rind only)
1 1⁄2 pounds sweet potato (peeled and diced)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, cook the sweet potatoes in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove with a perforated spoon and allow to drain.
- Using a large heavy bottom frying pan, melt the butter. Add the lime juice and brown sugar. Heat to dissolve the sugar.
- Stir the potatoes and brandy into sugar mix. Cooking over a low heat for about 10 minutes until the potato slices are throughly cooked
- Sprinkle the lime rind over the top of the sweet potatoes, mixing well.
Total time
35 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Preparation time
15 minutes
Yield
6 servings
Notes
Place the cooked swwet potatoe on your serving plate, garnish with lime wedges and serve.