Description
Tender candied sweet potatoes baked in a rich buttery brown sugar glaze with warm spices, creating a comforting and indulgent side dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 6 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and peeled
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Slice cooked and peeled sweet potatoes into thick rounds or chunks and arrange in the dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Simmer the mixture for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the syrup evenly over the sweet potatoes.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes, occasionally spooning sauce over the potatoes.
- Remove from oven once tender and glazed, then let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for best flavor and texture.
- Add a splash of orange juice for a citrus twist.
- Top with chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch.
- Adjust sugar to taste for a less sweet version.
- Add marshmallows during the last few minutes for a classic variation.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in oven or microwave, adding a splash of water if needed.
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
