Caramelized Cane Syrup Sweet Potatoes (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Caramelized Cane Syrup Sweet Potatoes (Emeril Lagasse)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 lb sweet potatoes , cut crosswise and cubed into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup cane syrup (recommended : steen's)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cups pecan pieces
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring the water up to a boil and blanch the potatoes for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the stove and drain. In a large saute pan, melt the butter. Stir the cane syrup and brown sugar into the melted butter. Add the pecan pieces and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Turn the potatoes into a mixing bowl. Fold the pecan mixture into the sweet potatoes. Season the potatoes with salt. Blend to coat the potatoes evenly. Pour the potatoes onto a parchment lined 1/2 sheet pan and roast the potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes or until the potatoes are caramelized and tender.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 881.42 Kcal (3690 kJ)
Calories from fat 693.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 77.1g 119%
Cholesterol 30.37mg 10%
Sodium 359.37mg 15%
Potassium 780.9mg 17%
Total Carbs 48.68g 16%
Sugars 21.5g 86%
Dietary Fiber 11.42g 46%
Protein 11.29g 23%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 5%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 43%
Iron 3.9mg 22%
Calcium 113.1mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 381.26 Kcal (1596 kJ)
Calories from fat 300.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.35g 119%
Cholesterol 13.14mg 10%
Sodium 155.44mg 15%
Potassium 337.78mg 17%
Total Carbs 21.06g 16%
Sugars 9.3g 86%
Dietary Fiber 4.94g 46%
Protein 4.88g 23%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 43%
Iron 1.7mg 22%
Calcium 48.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 23.3
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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