Brunede Kartofler (Danish Caramelized Potatoes)

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    8 hrs

  • Total Time

    8 hrs 35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    257 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Danish

Brunede Kartofler (Danish Caramelized Potatoes)

Buttery potatoes browned in caramelized sugar, Brunede Kartofler are a popular and traditional Danish side dish enjoyed especially at Christmastime.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds firm, waxy potatoes , choose small ones that are uniform in size
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
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Instructions

  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water with their skins on until done, being careful not to over-cook.  Once cool enough to handle but still warm (it makes peeling easier), remove the skins (this takes time and patience). Put the potatoes in the fridge to thoroughly chill for several hours.  Ideally they should be chilled overnight.
  2. Place the sugar in a heavy cast iron skillet over medium heat and allow it to melt, stirring as infrequently as possible to prevent burning. The sugar will melt and begin to brown.  Let it come to a rich golden brown color.  Add the butter and stir while allowing it to melt.   Once the butter is melted and incorporated into the sugar, add the cold potatoes.  Stir to thoroughly coat all of them.  Don't worry if the sugar starts to crystalize, it will melt again. Let the potatoes cook, stirring only occasionally to re-coat them in the sugar glaze, until they're lightly browned.  (How much you brown them is a matter of personal preference, but I like to have some of those glorious browned crusted bits on the potatoes.)

Nutrition Information

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Calories 257kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 91mg (4%) Potassium 1034mg (30%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 191IU (4%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 257kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 91mg 4%
Potassium 1034mg 22%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 191IU 4%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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