How to Make Chambord Candied Sweet Potatoes

Using Chambord, a raspberry flavored liqueur, with baked sweet potatoes turns the average candied dish into a unique and special one. Fresh sweet potatoes are used here and boiled until softened, but canned sweet potatoes could also be used.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 6 sweet potatoes, whole
• 3/4 c light brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 c Chambord liqueur
• 2 T whole butter, softened, plus additional for buttering dish
• Salt to taste

1. Boil the sweet potatoes in water until they are fork tender. Drain and cool slightly.

2. Peel potatoes and cut into slices about 1/2 inch thick.

3. Place in a buttered casserole dish and sprinkle with sugar. Drizzle the Chambord over the top and add a dash of salt over the top.

4. Dot with the 2 T of butter and bake in a 375 degree oven until bubbly, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Tips & Warnings

• Canned or fresh sweet potatoes may be used here. If using canned, drain well before slicing.

[kaldrich88]

on 7/27/2009 My! these sound good. cant wait to try 5*

[acole]

on 8/8/2008 Good recipe.