Title

Candied Sweet Potato

Subject

sweet potatoes

butter

eggs

light brown sugar

evaporated milk

dark corn syrup

ginger

cinnamon

salt

nutmeg

pecans

Description

Candied Sweet Potato

2 c sweet Potatoes 1 Cup coarsely chopped
1 tbsp butter pecans on top
2 eggs, beaten
3/4c light Br sugar 375° - 3/4 hr
1 C evap. milk
1/2 C Dr. Corn Syrup
1/2 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg

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# Candied Sweet Potato

## Ingredients

- 2 cups sweet potatoes
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans (on top)

## Instructions

1. Combine sweet potatoes, butter, beaten eggs, light brown sugar, evaporated milk, dark corn syrup, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
2. Place in a baking dish and top with coarsely chopped pecans.
3. Bake at 375° for 3/4 hour.

Creator

Alice Yetka, Martha Yetka

Source

RCA0006 - The Yetka family collection that started the project (eBay)

Date

1950s

Rights

Personal/Family

Format

Typed recipe card

Identifier

RCA0006-20260609-0076

Coverage

Oregon, US