Marjories Maple Vanilla Sweet Potatoes

A family recipe that spans three generations, these glazed sweet potatoes are rich and delectable and are the perfect accompaniment to the traditional flavors of Thanksgiving.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step: 2

Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Peel sweet potatoes once they are cool enough to handle. Slice sweet potatoes into 1-inch thick rounds; arrange in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.

Step: 3

Mix brown sugar, butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring often, until sugar has dissolved and butter has melted, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour sauce over sliced sweet potatoes.

Step: 4

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and sauce has slightly reduced, about 1 hour. Serve hot.

Per Serving: 620 calories; protein 3g; carbohydrates 101.8g; fat 23.1g; cholesterol 61mg; sodium 419.9mg.

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