Best 8 Sweet Potatoes With Brandy And Raisins Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of sweet potato recipes, each offering a unique symphony of flavors. From the classic Sweet Potatoes with Brandy and Raisins, a harmonious blend of sweet, boozy, and fruity notes, to the innovative Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas, a fusion of Mexican and Southern flavors, our recipes cater to diverse palates. For a healthier option, try the Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs, a simple yet flavorful side dish. And for a sweet treat, don't miss the Sweet Potato Brownies, a decadent dessert with a moist, fudgy texture and a hint of sweet potato goodness.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BRANDIED CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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This has been a Thanksgiving favorite of ours for many years because it is different from the many mashed sweet potatoes recipes.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
½ cup butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup brandy
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain, and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, brandy, and salt. Add the sweet potatoes, and stir to coat. Cook, stirring gently, until sweet potatoes are heated through and well glazed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 293.5 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

BROWN SUGAR-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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Our family cherishes a tradition of sweet potatoes with apples and raisins. If I suggest something different, they say "Oh NO, Beema, that's part of the love." -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled apple
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup brandy, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place sweet potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Drain., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, apple juice, apple and raisins; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. If desired, stir in brandy., Transfer sweet potatoes to a greased 8-in. square baking dish; top with apple mixture. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and sweet potatoes are tender, basting occasionally with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SWEET POTATO WITH BRANDY AND RAISINS



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Make and share this Sweet Potato with Brandy and Raisins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup seedless raisin
1/4 cup brandy
4 medium sweet potatoes, boiled until just tender then peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch slices
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup margarine
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix raisins and brandy in small bowl, let stand 20 minutes.
  • Drain raisins.
  • Layer sweet potatoes in 9 x9 x2 inch baking pan, top with raisins.
  • Mix brown sugar, margarine, water and cinnamon in small saucepan, heat to boil.
  • Pour over sweet potatoes.
  • Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, basting with pan juices occasionally.

SWEET POTATOES WITH BRANDY AND RAISINS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup brandy
4 medium sweet potatoes, boiled until just tender then peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch slices
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, let the raisins soak in the brandy for 20 minutes. Grease a shallow baking pan with butter and layer sweet potato slices. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, water and margarine and bring to a boil. Add the raisins and brandy and pour mixture over sweet potatoes. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, basting with juices.

BRANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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From "Southern Legacies". Elegant company sweet potato casserole, suitable to serve with your Thanksgiving turkey or your Christmas ham!

Provided by papergoddess

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large sweet potatoes (or 1 large can, drained) or 4 large yams (or 1 large can, drained)
2 eggs
1/4 cup cream
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
sugar
4 tablespoons brandy or 4 tablespoons rum
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes until soft.
  • ;peel and put in mixing bowl.
  • Beat with electric mixer.
  • Add eggs, cream, and spices and sugar to taste.
  • Beat until light (should be the consistency of thick batter).
  • Stir in liquor.
  • Taste, and add more liquor if desired.
  • Pour into casserole dish.
  • Melt butter for topping and combine all topping ingredients; spread evenly over the top of casserole.
  • Bake in moderate oven (350°F) 25-30 minutes, or until warmed through and topping is browned.

SPICY MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH RAISINS



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From The New Book of Middle Eastern Food, posted for ZWT III for North Africa and the Middle East. The original recipe does not call for any sweetener, but I felt it needed just a touch of brown sugar and a hint of heat.

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs sweet potatoes
salt
6 tablespoons butter
pepper
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
2 tablespoons raisins, soaked in water for 15 min

Steps:

  • peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into pieces.
  • Boil in salted for about 15-20 minutes, until soft.
  • Drain and mash with a fork.
  • Add butter, salt and pepper, ginger and cinnamon, (and cayenne and/or brown sugar if desired) and beat well.
  • Add the drained raisins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 248.3, Carbohydrate 50.2, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 12.4, Protein 3.9

NUTTY SWEET POTATO BAKE WITH RAISINS AND MARSHMALLOWS



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"THIS SWEET POTATO casserole could be a dessert-it has just the right touch of sweetness. But we serve this tasty side dish with our meal, like most people do with their own favorite sweet potato recipes. It goes so well with turkey and all the trimmings."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 to 2-1/2 pound sweet potatoes
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped nuts
1/3 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes and enough water to cover in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Cover and cook for 25-35 minutes or just until tender. Drain; cool slightly and peel. In a large bowl, mash potatoes. Stir in butter, sugar and raisins. Place in a 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with nuts and marshmallows. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through and marshmallows begin to brown.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH WHITE RAISIN



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This is a unique and yummy twist to a classic holiday sweet potato casserole. It's subtle with an impact.

Provided by SLesley

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs, beaten
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted
½ cup white raisins, or more to taste
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ½ cups mashed cooked sweet potato
1 cup light brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix eggs, sugar, melted butter, raisins, milk, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Add mashed sweet potatoes; stir to combine. Spread the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Mix brown sugar and flour together in a small bowl. Mash butter into the mixture with a fork until crumbly; add pecans and stir. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 51.4 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 116.6 mg, Sugar 31 g

Tips:

- To save time, use pre-cooked sweet potatoes. You can find them in the produce section of most grocery stores. - Use a combination of different types of raisins for a more complex flavor. - If you don't have brandy, you can substitute another type of liqueur, such as rum or bourbon. - Serve the sweet potatoes as a side dish or main course. They are also great for leftovers.

Conclusion:

Sweet potatoes with brandy and raisins is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet potatoes, brandy, and raisins creates a unique and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or main course, this dish is sure to be a hit.

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