Candied Sweet Potatoes

Recipe Source: thepioneerwoman.com

• 3 lb. sweet potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 2 tsp. bourbon (optional)

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, butter, maple syrup, 1 tablespoon of water, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, plus bourbon, if using. Add the sweet potatoes to the the sugar mixture and toss to coat. Pour into a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish. Spread the potatoes into an even layer and pour any leftover sugar mixture over them. 

Bake the sweet potatoes until tender and the sauce thickens into a glaze, 45 to 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.