Description
Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes are a beloved staple that evokes the warmth of Southern kitchens and family gatherings. This delicious dish combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a luscious syrup, creating a heavenly taste experience that pairs perfectly with roasted meats, rich gravies, and holiday meals.
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Marshmallows (optional, for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F.
2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into uniform 1/2 inch thick rounds.
3. Make Syrup: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, unsalted butter, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir gently while bringing the mixture to a boil.
4. Layer Potatoes: In a large baking dish, arrange the sweet potato slices in an even layer. Pour the syrup mixture over the potatoes.
5. Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
6. Add Marshmallows: Top with marshmallows and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
7. Serve Warm: Serve the Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes warm.
Notes
Choose smooth and firm sweet potatoes.
Slice sweet potatoes into uniform 1/2 inch rounds for even cooking.
Adjust sweetness to taste by reducing brown sugar if desired.
Consider using maple syrup instead of brown sugar for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg