Ingredients
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- 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed, rinsed, peeled and sliced in large 1 ½ ” pieces
- 6 cups water
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 anise stars
- 3 cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Heat a 3-quart stock pot over medium heat, combine water, sugar and spices. Whisk until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens to a light syrup consistency.
- Add sweet potatoes, cover and lower heat to a light simmer; about 30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork tender.
- Discard spices and serve warm. Drizzle with syrup.