Candied Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Syrup

In a pot, combine sweet potatoes, water, piloncillo, star anise, clove, whiskey, and salt. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer and let cook for about 1 hour or until sweet potato is very soft and liquid is reduced and thickened

Serve with syrup spooned over the sweet potato.

Notes:
1. If liquid is still runny when sweet potatoes are cooked, remove sweet potatoes and continue cooking liquid until it is reduced to more syrup-like consistency.
2. Reserve any unused syrup and use on pancakes and waffles or as a glaze for roasted vegetables. It’s absolutely addictive.