CANDIED-GINGER SWEET POTATOES

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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!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 251 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Cha Soto
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I'm giving this recipe 5 stars because it was so easy to follow and the results were amazing. The sweet potatoes were perfectly caramelized and the ginger glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Bossgamin
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These sweet potatoes were delicious! I would definitely make them again.


MD JIHAD KHAN
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I thought these sweet potatoes were just okay. The ginger flavor was a bit overpowering.


Daniel Pirwoth
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Meh.


Darren Wilson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sweet potatoes turned out mushy. I think I would have liked them better if they were roasted instead of boiled.


Baby Qalbi
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These sweet potatoes were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Nafiz Sheik
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I've tried other candied ginger sweet potato recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The ginger flavor really shines through.


Joe Aureli
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I made these for my family and they loved them. The kids especially liked the sweet ginger sauce.


micheal moyle
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The sweet potatoes were tender and flavorful, and the ginger glaze was perfectly balanced.


Jo Taylor
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but these were delicious! The candied ginger was the perfect touch.


Ellena James
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These sweet potatoes were a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! They were perfectly caramelized and the ginger added a nice spicy kick. I will definitely be making these again.