Candied Sweet Potatoes: The Best Sweet Twist on a Classic Recipe
A delightful twist on the classic sweet potato dish, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Sides
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, boil sweet potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and transfer the sweet potatoes to a baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and mix in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
- Pour the mixture over sweet potatoes and stir to coat.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the potatoes are caramelized.
Notes
- For a crunchier topping, add chopped pecans.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste by adding more or less brown sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Candied Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes Recipe