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This bourbon and brown sugar sweet potatoes recipe brings a delightful twist to a classic favorite. By incorporating bourbon, you introduce a complex layer of flavor that balances beautifully with the brown sugar.

6 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cold butter, cut in small bits
1/4 cup bourbon
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Wrap the sweet potatoes in foil and place in the oven directly on the rack. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until easily pierced with a fork. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven. Open the foil and let the sweet potatoes cool enough to handle.
When the sweet potatoes have cooled enough, peel them and cut into cubes.
Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Place the sweet potatoes in the baking dish.
Sprinkle the sweet potatoes with the brown sugar and dot with the cut up butter. Gently pour the bourbon over the top.
Place the sweet potatoes in the oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 30-45 minutes or until the brown sugar and bourbon has slightly caramelized.
Remove the bourbon and brown sugar sweet potatoes from the oven and let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Use cold butter and cut it into small pieces so it is easier to sprinkle over the top of the sweet potatoes.
Bake the sweet potatoes until the sauce is slightly caramelized for the best flavor.
Experiment with the amount of bourbon to suit your tastes.
Pair with savory dishes like roasted meats or poultry.
Be creative and try adding a topping like marshmallows or a streusel for variety.
Yes, you can use rum or brandy as a substitute for bourbon.
You can use granulated sugar or honey, but brown sugar adds a warm, molasses flavor.
Wrapping the sweet potatoes in foil helps them cook evenly and retain moisture.
Yes, you can use canned sweet potatoes, but the texture and flavor may differ. Make sure to drain them well.
The sweet potatoes are done when they are easily pierced with a fork and are soft inside.
Yes, you can add ingredients like cinnamon, nutmeg, or pecans.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the microwave or oven.
You can bake the sweet potatoes ahead of time and assemble the dish before the final baking.
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