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Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

Bourbon Sweet Potatoes in a metal bowl

Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

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Our simple and sweet Bourbon Sweet Potatoes make an excellent side dish for any weeknight meal.
Course Side Dish
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 tbs. butter or margarine
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 29 oz. can Bruce’s Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes, drained
  • 1 tbs. bourbon optional

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine sugars and water. Over moderately high heat, cook until sugar is completely melted and the mixture begins to boil, occasionally stirring.
  • Add butter and vanilla, return to a boil.
  • If you are using bourbon, remove the above mixture from heat and add the bourbon. *IMPORTANT: BE CAREFUL, ALCOHOL IS FLAMMABLE*.
  • Return the mixture to the heat in order to allow the alcohol to burn off.
  • Reduce heat and add drained Bruce’s Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes, gently turning to coat evenly. Allow to simmer slowly for 5-10 minutes while turning occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and serve.