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Grandma's Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes

Grandma's Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes

These are called Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes but Grandma served them on every special occasion.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Grandma's Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup Karo syrup brown
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup butter

Instructions

  1. Boil the sweet potatoes until fork tender. Allow them to cool. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice into 1" slices.
  2. In a bowl, stir together the Karo syrup, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Arrange the sweet potato slices in 11"x14" casserole dish. Pour mixture over potatoes.
  3. Slice butter into slices and arrange on the top.
  4. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove and mix the slices around. Put back in the oven for 10-20 minute Serve hot.