Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 3 pounds raw sweet potatoes, about 4 medium, cooked
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon and freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, optional
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 1-1/2 quart or 8 x 8 inch baking dish; set aside.
  • Peel and slice or cut cooked sweet potatoes into chunks and layer into prepared dish, seasoning with salt in between layers.
  • Place water and sugars into a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring regularly, for about 3 minutes, or until sugars are well dissolved.
  • Add the spices, pepper and butter; stir in until butter is completely melted.
  • Pour mixture over the sweet potatoes and gently toss to coat all of the pieces; taste and adjust for seasonings.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for about 35 minutes or until fork tender, basting several times using a spoon or a bulb baster, to avoid breaking up the sweet potatoes. Remove and baste again before serving.