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Yum! Candied sweets! Also called candied yams, this delicious dish makes veggies so fun to eat. I got this recipe from my cousin who makes this for her family for the holidays. The citrus flavor from the orange juice is a great addition. I also made a few tiny changes the second time I made this dish. I have applied these changes and the original recipe here:

Candied Sweets
Serves 8 to 10.

• 2-1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled
• ¼ cup fresh orange juice
• ½ cup pure maple syrup (or karo syrup)
• 3 TB unsalted butter
• 1-1/2 tsp ground ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger, + 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon)
• Salt, to taste

Topping:

• Miniature marshmallows
• brown sugar

1. Cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces; cook in boiling, salted water until very tender about15 minutes. Drain well; remove to a bowl.

Mash with remaining ingredients (except marshmallows and brown sugar) while the potatoes are hot.

Spoon into an oven-to-table dish. (Can be refrigerated for later)

Top with brown sugar. Place in 350-degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes. During the last 5 minutes, dot with marshmallows, if desired, until marshmallows turn a golden brown.