Candied Sweet Potatoes
Candied sweet potatoes are a classic side dish, especially popular during holidays. This recipe creates tender sweet potatoes glazed with a buttery, sugary syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch thick rounds
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange sweet potato rounds in a single layer in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the sugar mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and glazed, basting occasionally with the syrup.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of ground cloves or ginger to the sugar mixture.
- If you prefer a thicker syrup, you can reduce the sauce on the stovetop for a few minutes after baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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