Description
These Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes are a warm and cozy side dish, perfect for the holidays or any meal that needs a sweet, spiced, and buttery twist. Tender sweet potato slices are smothered in a luscious brown sugar syrup, flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg, and optionally topped with golden marshmallows for a nostalgic, indulgent treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: mini marshmallows for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/4-inch rounds.
- Make the syrup: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Combine sweet potatoes and syrup: Arrange the sweet potato slices in a greased baking dish and pour the syrup mixture over them, ensuring every slice is coated.
- Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. After that, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the syrup is bubbly.
- Finish with vanilla and marshmallows: Stir in the vanilla extract. If desired, sprinkle the mini marshmallows on top and return to the oven for 5 minutes, just until the marshmallows are golden brown.
- Serve: Let the dish cool slightly before serving and enjoy this warm, sweet delight!
Notes
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the dish ahead of time and reheat it before serving.
- Variations: Add chopped pecans for some crunch, or try a citrus twist by mixing in a little orange zest!
- Vegan option: Swap butter for a plant-based alternative and use vegan marshmallows.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
