Candied-Ginger Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Candied-Ginger Sweet Potatoes Recipe
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100% would make again

I don’t like sweet potatoes, so when my cousin served these last Thanksgiving, I took some just to be polite. The delectable blend of maple, apricot and ginger flavors made me go back for seconds!

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  • 8-10 Servings
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons Crisco® Light Olive Oil or Canola Oil
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup chopped crystallized ginger
  • 1/3 cup apricot jam
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 30 minutes, stirring twice.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Pour over sweet potatoes; toss to coat. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until tender. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 251 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 162 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Candied-Ginger Sweet Potatoes published in Country Woman November/December 2005, p39

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Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2009 by daisy joy

This is an awesome recipe! I love the taste of the candied ginger mixed with the mildness of the sweet potatoe! This recipe is five stars all the way!

Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2008 by opapatti

try with strawberries

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