Recipes from Cajun Country :: Cajun Potato, Noodle and Rice Dishes
This sauce is very rich, and you may want to save some for over ice cream. 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and halved
Salt
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. corn syrup
1/4 c. water
3/4 c. chopped pecans
3 Tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Boil the potatoes in salted water until not quite tender, about 15 mins. Prepare the sauce by melting the sugar in a heavy saucepan over med. heat. In a short time the sugar will begin to turn to a light golden brown. Stir to prevent burning. When light brown syrup is formed, immediately add the corn syrup, followed by the water. Blend thoroughly. Allow to cool for just a moment and then stir in the pecans, butter, salt and vanilla extract. Place the potatoes in a greased baking dish. Pour some of the sauce over the potatoes and bake at 375 degrees fahrenheit for about 20 mins.
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