WHISKY (OR BOURBON) BAKED SWEET POTATOES (OR YAMS)
This recipe is a combination of my Dad's Candied Yam recipe and one from Gourmet. I prefer the darker sweet potato (which he called a yam) over the lighter yellow sweet potato. I like to use McClelland's Highland Scotch Whisky, but you can use any whisky/whiskey/bourbon you prefer; a friend told me she even made them with rum. I've also had good luck with making them in advance; arranging them in the dish, adding the syrup, and refrigerating them until it's time to bake them. This dish smells so good while baking: like cinnamon rolls, or the steam from a hot-buttered rum. And they taste almost like a dessert (I think they end up with a firm, custard-like consistency). At my family & friends' request, I now have to make them for every Thanksgiving and holiday meal.
Provided by TigerJo
Categories Fruit
Time 2h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grease a shallow 3qt baking dish; set aside.
- Steam or boil the peeled yams until almost tender; cool and slice into approximately 1 1/2 inch slices (you want them to fit in a the 3qt baking dish in one layer).
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a small saucepan, simmer brown sugar, syrup, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved and syrup thickens, about 5 minutes; Remove from heat and stir in whisky (or other liquor of choice).
- Drizzle syrup over yams. Cover with aluminum foil (at this point, they may be refrigerated until you're ready to bake them). Bake the yams, basting every 15-20 minutes, until syrup has thickened and absorbed (note: not all the syrup will absorb), about 1 1/4 hours. May be served hot, warm, or at room temperature.
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Dha Multiple
[email protected]I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
Kedar Karki
[email protected]These were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less cayenne pepper.
Hial Jani
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I still really enjoyed these. The flavor was subtle and not overpowering.
Simba house Orio house
[email protected]These were really easy to make and they turned out great! The potatoes were perfectly tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Shreya Nath
[email protected]I made these for my family and they loved them! The potatoes were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
HASEEB KING
[email protected]These were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less sugar.
SaiTH Saab
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The potatoes were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy.
Maria Luisa
[email protected]These were delicious! The potatoes were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making these again.
Nabeel Lucky
[email protected]I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
Sardar Ayaz Khan
[email protected]These were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less cayenne pepper.
Beberly Cayanong
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of whisky, but I still really enjoyed these potatoes. The flavor was subtle and not overpowering.
Hamza writes8585
[email protected]These were really easy to make and they turned out great! The potatoes were perfectly tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Haider shah Haider shah
[email protected]I followed the recipe but my potatoes were still a bit hard. I think I should have cooked them for longer.
Haris Marwat
[email protected]These were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them without the whisky.
Uzaima Rashid
[email protected]I made these for my family and they loved them! The potatoes were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Luis FERNANDO AGUIELRA PINEDA
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The potatoes were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy.
konil gemar
[email protected]These were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them.
Bliss Robertson
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of sweet potatoes, but this recipe changed my mind! The whisky and spices gave them a really unique flavor that I loved. I'll definitely be making these again.
Travis Lutz
[email protected]These sweet potatoes were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! They were so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. The whisky gave them a slight smoky flavor that was perfectly complemented by the sweetness of the potatoes. I will definitely be making