RUM-RAISIN SWEET POTATOES

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My family and I have traded in classic baked potatoes for these sweet potatoes with a spicy twist. The Chinese five-spice powder gives the spuds an added tasty kick.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup).

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 large sweet potatoes (about 6-1/2 pounds)
1 cup raisins
2/3 cup dark rum
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine raisins and rum. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat cream and butter until butter is melted. Drain potatoes. When cool enough to handle, peel potatoes; return to pan., Mash potatoes, gradually adding brown sugar, five-spice powder, salt, pepper and butter mixture. Stir in raisin mixture. If necessary, warm potatoes over low heat, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with walnuts.

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Jorja Branham
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I made these sweet potatoes for a party and they were a huge hit! I'll definitely be making them again.


Dance Love
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These sweet potatoes are a great way to use up leftover rum raisins.


Corky Cherry
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my sweet potatoes turned out mushy. I think I overcooked them.


md arman aspak atjp
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I had some trouble finding rum raisins, so I used regular raisins instead. The sweet potatoes still turned out great.


Samantha Tiutus
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These sweet potatoes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them.


Gartile Company
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I love the combination of rum and raisins in these sweet potatoes. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Tanya Lasante
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These sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Laxman Lawati
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I've never been a big fan of sweet potatoes, but this recipe changed my mind. The rum raisin flavor is amazing!


Daud Daud
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I made these sweet potatoes for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Bensen Zhibowa
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These sweet potatoes were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The rum raisin flavor was unique and delicious, and the potatoes were perfectly cooked.