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Candied-Ginger Sweet Potatoes

Name: Candied-Ginger Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1/3 cup chopped crystallized ginger; 1/3 cup apricot preserves; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.

Makes

10 servings

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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Ingredients

4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup chopped crystallized ginger
1/3 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Place the sweet potatoes in a 15x10x1-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.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 251 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.

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