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Candied Sweet Potatoes With Pecans Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 pounds Sweet Potatoes (all about the same size)
5 tablespoons Butter
2/3 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Orange Juice
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon Ginger
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 cup Bourbon
2 cups Mini Marshmallows
1/2 cup Pecan pieces
Directions:
Directions:
1. Cover potatoes with water, and add enough salt to water so it tastes like the sea. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until just tender. Drain and let potatoes cool.

2. When cooled, peel and cut potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Layer potatoes in greased baking dish.

3. In small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and bourbon. Bring mixture to a boil and cook for about 2 minutes. Pour over potatoes.

4. Bake uncovered at 350º for 40 minutes or until brown. Increase temperature to 500º F and top with mini marshmallows and pecans. Cook for 5 minutes or until pecans and marshmallow are lightly browned.
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Source: Carla Hall

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