Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Indulge in the rich, sweet flavors of candied sweet potatoes with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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Sweet Potatoes:
- 4 large sweet potatoes (peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
Candy Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare sweet potatoes: Arrange the sweet potato slices evenly in the dish.
- Make candy sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Candy sweet potatoes: Pour the sauce over sweet potatoes, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, baste with syrup, and bake for 20–25 minutes until tender and caramelized. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a festive touch, add mini marshmallows in the last 10 minutes of baking.
- This dish can be prepared a day ahead and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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