Sweet Potatoes with Brandy and Raisins

Rating: 4.67 stars
9 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

These not-too-sweet sweet potatoes make converts outta the non-sweet-potato-believers.

By Halo
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Ingredients

6
Original recipe yields 6 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Pour brandy over raisins in a small bowl, cover, and allow to stand for 2 hours.

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  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart baking dish with the softened butter.

  • Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove and allow to cool until cool enough to handle, then peel the potatoes and slice them 1/2 inch thick. Arrange the potato slices in the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with sugar and brandy-soaked raisins.

  • Return the sweet potatoes to the oven, and bake 30 to 40 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
399.2 calories; 5.2 g protein; 80.8 g carbohydrates; 10.2 mg cholesterol; 197.9 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

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mauigirl
Rating: 5 stars
09/07/2013
This is a simple and perfect sweet potato dish. Love the fact that they are NOT overly sweet. (We don't care for the overly sugared/marshmallowed concoctions that are so popular) The brandy compliments the potatoes beautifully and the raisins add a nice touch. You can bake, peel and slice the potatoes ahead of time and keep in the frig. till needed which is an added bonus. I will try this with dried cranberries for the holidays. This dish will definitely be on my Thanksgiving table. Thanks for sharing! Read More
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9 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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mauigirl
Rating: 5 stars
09/07/2013
This is a simple and perfect sweet potato dish. Love the fact that they are NOT overly sweet. (We don't care for the overly sugared/marshmallowed concoctions that are so popular) The brandy compliments the potatoes beautifully and the raisins add a nice touch. You can bake, peel and slice the potatoes ahead of time and keep in the frig. till needed which is an added bonus. I will try this with dried cranberries for the holidays. This dish will definitely be on my Thanksgiving table. Thanks for sharing! Read More
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mauigirl
Rating: 5 stars
09/07/2013
This is a simple and perfect sweet potato dish. Love the fact that they are NOT overly sweet. (We don't care for the overly sugared/marshmallowed concoctions that are so popular) The brandy compliments the potatoes beautifully and the raisins add a nice touch. You can bake, peel and slice the potatoes ahead of time and keep in the frig. till needed which is an added bonus. I will try this with dried cranberries for the holidays. This dish will definitely be on my Thanksgiving table. Thanks for sharing! Read More
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denay4love
Rating: 5 stars
03/28/2011
I didn't measure anything and it still came out so yummy :) I love how the brown sugar carmelizes with the brandy! Read More
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Mandy
Rating: 5 stars
12/25/2013
This was really good and a nice alternative to the sweet potato casserole we usually have with our holiday meals. I did have to bake it for an hour to get the potatoes tender but otherwise made it as written. Read More
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Larry
Rating: 5 stars
12/03/2012
Worked GREAT! A real hit. Cooked this last Christmas and it has now been added to my seasonal recipe list. Read More
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jerrijohnson
Rating: 5 stars
06/03/2020
This is a great recipe that isn’t too sweet. The recipe is perfect although I usually double it because the family loves it. An alternative to cooking the potatoes is drop them in a pot of boiling water for 15 to 20 mins the peel. Read More
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Omolara Opabunmi Ayodele
Rating: 5 stars
11/26/2018
This is the recipe for you if you don't like your sweet potatoes too sweet. I made about 6-7 lbs of potatoes so that I can have left over but only have about 2 cups left. Prepared it night before and just stick it in the oven about an hour before dinner. Easy recipe. Thanks for sharing Read More
jillryg
Rating: 4 stars
11/11/2019
This is a nice simple side dish. I tried both golden raisins and dried cranberries and the raisins were definitely better. I also sprinkled on some kosher salt. Next time I will add butter on top of the potatoes as well. Read More
Lisa Lave
Rating: 4 stars
12/03/2019
Made as directed. Not much brandy flavor but a nice addition. Read More
Justme
Rating: 4 stars
12/11/2018
I made no changes and really liked it. However did not convert husband. Read More
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