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Lemony Glazed Sweet Potatoes

This is mom's alternative to the traditional sweet potatoes usually served at thanksgiving and christmas. i love the pairing of the lemon and spuds, but would personally cut back the sugar a bit, perhaps 1/4 cup of one or the other. (but i don't like candied yams at all.)

Steps

Preheat oven to 350f.
In a large pot place potatoes with enough water to cover.
Bring to boiling.
Reduce heat simmer 10-12 minutes or just until tender but not soft.
Drain potatoes: cool.
Meanwhile in a nonreactive pan the 3 / 4 cup of water , the sugars , and salt.
Bring to boiling , stirring just until sugared are dissolved.
Simmer 8 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Stir in lemon juice , nutmeg , and 2 tbs.
Butter.
Butter a large shallow glass or ceramic baking dish with remaining butter.
Peel potatoes.
Cut crosswise into 3 / 4 inch- thick slices.
Arrange slices in a single layer in baking dish.
Pour lemon syrup over potatoes.
Bake in preheated oven 40-50 minutes , basting occasionally , until potatoes are well-glazed and begin to caramelize on edges.
Remove from oven cool slightly before serving garnish with lemon peel.

Ingredients

sweet potatoes, water, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, salt, lemon juice, nutmeg, unsalted butter, lemon peel