Copycat Carla Hall's Sweet Potato Casserole

Step 1

Prepare your sweet potatoes to bake, and poke holes in each one, then line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Place your potatoes on the cookie sheet, and lightly brush with butter. Bake at 375°F for one hour, or until your potatoes are soft on the inside. Remove and allow to cool.

Step 2

In a medium-size saucepan, combine water, lemon juice, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir together. Over medium heat bring to a boil until sugars are dissolved.

Step 3

To your saucepan, add butter, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, cloves, and black pepper. Bring to a boil once again answer. Allow to boil for one minute then remove from the heat.

Step 4

When your potatoes have cooled enough to handle, remove the peeling. Next, cut your potatoes into slices that are one ¼ to 1/3 inch thick. Arrange your sweet potato slices in a casserole dish that has been lightly greased. Drizzle your sauce on top of the arranged potatoes. Sprinkle raw sugar on top.

Step 5

Place your arranged potatoes in the casserole dish back into the oven at 350°F and bake for 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy!