Description
This Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe brings a rich, buttery sweetness to the table, making it the ultimate holiday side dish! Perfectly tender sweet potatoes are simmered in a glaze of brown sugar, butter, and warm spices, creating an irresistibly rich and caramelized flavor. Ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any Southern-inspired meal, these candied sweet potatoes are a nostalgic comfort food favorite.
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Place sweet potato slices in a large skillet or saucepan.
- Make Glaze: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook until sugar dissolves, about 2–3 minutes.
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Pour glaze over the sweet potatoes, cover, and cook on low heat for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and glaze is thickened.
- Add Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let sit for a few minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
- For extra depth, use dark brown sugar in the glaze.
- For a richer flavor, replace water with a splash of orange juice.
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans before serving for added texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg