Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Name: Spiced Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter; 1/4 c. turbinado sugar; 1 tsp. fennel seeds; 1/4 tsp. ground allspice; 3 lb. small sweet potatoes, halved; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

By Virginia WillisPublished: Feb 23, 2011

2 Ratings

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John Kernick

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Cal/Serv:

219

Here roasted sweet potatoes are slathered with a spiced and sugared butter. Delicious as a side dish or as a simple appetizer, this easy recipe is sure to satisfy.

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Ingredients

1 stick unsalted butter
1/4 cup turbinado sugar
1 tsp. fennel seeds
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
3 lb. small sweet potatoes, halved
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar, fennel seeds, and allspice until combined and sugar is dissolved.
2. Step 2In a large bowl, toss potatoes with spiced butter. Season with salt and pepper. In a baking pan, roast potatoes until tender, about 45 minutes, turning once halfway through. Transfer to a warmed platter and drizzle with pan juices. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.

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