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Not Your Ordinary Baked Sweet Potatoes

Ready for a delicious new holiday tradition? This heart-healthy, flavorful side is perfect for any holiday get together or special event.
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Course Alcoholic Drinks, Dry Rubs, Party Favorites
Cuisine American

Servings 10 servings
Calories 2653.1 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 2 667/1000 ounce(s) bourbon
  • 1/2 cup(s) chopped dried apricots
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 10 sweet potatoes (about 5 lb)
  • 1/2 cup(s) firmly packed brown sugar
  • 333/1000 cup(s) butter
  • 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla

Instructions

 

  • In a small bowl, pour bourbon over dried apricots.
  • Scrub sweet potatoes and pierce each in several places with a fork.
  • Bake in a 350 oven about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 20 minutes.
  • Peel the sweet potatoes and place in a large bowl.
  • Add brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and vanilla to the bowl and mash with a fork until mixture is only slightly chunky.
  • Stir in apricots, salt and bourbon.
  • Spoon into a shallow 2 1/2-quart baking dish and spread level.
  • Bake, uncovered, until hot in the center, about 30 minutes.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 2653.1kcalCarbohydrates: 489.53gProtein: 22.82gFat: 61.33gSaturated Fat: 38.83gCholesterol: 162.52mgSodium: 1071mgFiber: 46.69gSugar: 219.33g

Keyword Anniversary Parties, BBQ, Butter, Christmas, Cinnamon, Dinner Parties, Easter, Heart Healthy, Kid Pleaser, Mother’s Day, New Year’s, Passover, Thanksgiving, Vanilla
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