Candied Sweet Potatoes
Transform your holiday table with these irresistible Candied Sweet Potatoes, a classic side dish that blends velvety sweet potatoes with a luscious glaze of brown sugar, maple syrup, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This recipe is a perfect balance of sweetness and buttery richness, with a touch of vanilla for added depth. Slowly baked to perfection, the potatoes soak up the caramelized glaze, delivering a melt-in-your-mouth texture with every bite. Ready in just an hour and serving up to six, this easy yet elegant dish is ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special gathering. Serve warm and watch this crowd-pleaser disappear in no time!
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Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into thick, uniform slices or chunks, approximately 1/2-inch thick.
Step 3
Place the sweet potatoes in a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading them out in an even layer.
Step 4
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, salt, and water. Mix until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
Step 5
Pour the brown sugar mixture evenly over the sliced sweet potatoes, ensuring all pieces are coated.
Step 6
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Step 7
Remove the foil, gently stir the sweet potatoes to redistribute the glaze, and return to the oven uncovered. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the glaze is caramelized.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm as a delightful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1020.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1700.8 |
| Total Fat 48.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 28.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 124mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1040.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 318.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 200.3g | |
| Protein 11.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 380.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 228.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories