Sweet Potatoes Glazed (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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About 3-4 lbs of medium-sized sweet potatoes (5-6).
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A pinch of salt (1/2 teaspoon).
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Half a cup of unsalted butter.
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1 tablespoon of water.
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A quarter cup of maple syrup, preferably pure.
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1 cup of brown sugar (packed).
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3/4 teaspoon of cinnamon powder.
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1/2 teaspoon of powdered nutmeg.
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1/2 teaspoon of powdered ginger.
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1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
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Optional: 2 teaspoons of grated orange peel.
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Optional toppings: sea salt and rosemary sprigs.
# Preparation Steps:
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Slice into half-inch rounds after peeling. Put them in a greased 9x13 pan and sprinkle a bit of salt.
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Melt butter with water, sugar, syrup, then mix in spices. Boil it for two minutes without stirring. Stir in vanilla and orange zest, if you like.
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Drizzle the sauce over the sweet potatoes. Bake them for an hour while stirring every 20 minutes. Cover after the first stir. Let it rest uncovered for 10 minutes before serving.
# Additional Tips:
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You can make this in advance.
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It freezes beautifully.
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The sauce gets thicker once cool.
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Stir it often while baking.
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It’s a great addition to holiday meals.
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Store leftovers in the fridge—keeps up to a week.