Description
Candied Sweet Potatoes are a warm and comforting holiday side dish combining tender sweet potatoes with a rich, caramelized glaze made from brown sugar, butter, and warm spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into even slices or chunks
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into even slices or chunks.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract if using. Whisk until creamy and smooth.
- Evenly coat the sweet potato pieces with the prepared candied sauce.
- Arrange the coated sweet potatoes in an even layer in a baking dish. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If adding nuts or citrus zest, sprinkle them over the sweet potatoes during the last 10 minutes of baking.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for family feasts or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Candied Sweet Potatoes, Holiday Side Dish, Sweet Potatoes Recipe