Candied sweet potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish for any holiday meal. They are made with sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Spread the sweet potatoes in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.4 large sweet potatoes
- Bake for 20 minutes, then stir the sweet potatoes and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sauce is thickened.
- Stir in the chopped pecans (if using) and serve hot.
Notes
- For a sweeter glaze, add more granulated sugar to taste.
- You can also add other spices to the glaze, such as ginger or cloves.
- Candied sweet potatoes can be served as a side dish or as a dessert.
- They can also be topped with whipped cream or marshmallows.
Nutrition
Calories: 500kcal