Candied Sweet Potatoes - The Local Palate

Candied Sweet Potatoes - The Local Palate

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According to Michael W. Twitty, candied sweet potatoes or yams sit at the intersection of all the foundational cultures of the South.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch thick rounds
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla
  • 8 tablespoons butter, cut into chunks
  • 4 tablespoons orange juice or water
  • 1 cup canned crushed pineapple (optional)
  • Marshmallows (optional)

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