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Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 c. light corn syrup
  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. coarsely chopped pecans
  • 6 pared, cooked, large sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise or 1 (1 lb. 1 oz.) can vacuum-pack sweet potatoes

Method

  • In large, heavy saucepan or Dutch oven, combine sugar with corn syrup, butter and salt.
  • Bring to boiling over low heat, stirring until butter melts and sugar is dissolved.
  • Add pecans.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Add sweet potatoes, arranging in single layer; baste well with syrup.
  • Cook, covered, over very low heat, turning once, 15 minutes.
  • Remove cover.
  • Cook, basting occasionally, 15 minutes longer, or until potatoes are well glazed.
  • Makes 6 servings.