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Ready In:
40 minutes
Serves: 8
A delicious holiday treat.
What you'll need
Sharp knife
saucepan and cover
Spatula or spoon
Ingredients
Serves 8
1 1/2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
3 pounds Sweet Potatoes large, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
3 tablespoons Brown Sugar (feel free to use less)
1/4 teaspoon Salt (feel free to use less)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 cup Water
3/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Directions
1.In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the sweet potatoes, sugar, salt, vanilla, and water.
2.Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender.
3.Add the nutmeg, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook uncovered for 5 more minutes.
4.Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1.00 cup
Serving Per Container 8
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 140 | ||
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 3 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Sodium 110 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 29 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4 g | 14% | |
| Protein 2 g | ||
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
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