Bourbon Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
4 tbs. butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 (29 oz.) can Bruce’s Yams or Cut Sweet Potatoes, drained
1 tbs. bourbon (optional) *
Directions
In a medium saucepan, combine sugars and water.
Over moderately high heat, cook until sugar is completely melted and the mixture begins to boil, occasionally stirring.
Add butter and vanilla, return to a boil.
If you are using bourbon, remove the above mixture from heat and add the bourbon. !!IMPORTANT: BE CAREFUL, ALCOHOL IS FLAMMABLE!!
Return the mixture to the heat in order to allow the alcohol to burn off.
Reduce heat and add drained Bruce’s Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes, gently turning to coat evenly. Allow to simmer slowly for 5-10 minutes while turning occasionally.
Remove from heat and serve.
* You can use rum instead of the bourbon. Spiced rum is really good in this.
** This can also be prepared in a casserole dish.
Preheat oven to 350, butter a casserole dish.
Place drained sweet potatoes in the bottom of prepared dish.
Follow the directions above for making the sauce.
After you have burned off the alcohol, pour sauce over top of sweet potatoes.
Bake 30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are heated through.
