Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes

Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 55 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    649

Transport yourself to holiday gatherings with this timeless candied sweet potato recipe. The sweet potatoes, bathed in a luscious brown sugar and butter sauce, emerge from the oven tender, glistening, and utterly irresistible.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    47 g
  • Cholesterol
    31 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    415 mg
  • Sugar
    33 g
  • Fat
    12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 40 mins Place a steamer basket in a large pot and add 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Place whole sweet potatoes in the steamer basket, cover, and steam until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly. (40 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins Once cool enough to handle, peel the sweet potatoes. Slice them lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange the slices in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish, slightly overlapping if necessary. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View 8 mins In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, water, and salt. Melt over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is bubbly. (8 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Pour the brown sugar sauce evenly over the sweet potatoes in the baking dish. (2 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View 1 hrs Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, basting the potatoes with the sauce every 15-20 minutes to ensure they are evenly glazed and moist. (1 hour)

For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
A splash of bourbon or rum added to the sauce elevates the flavor profile.
To prevent the potatoes from sticking, lightly grease the baking dish before adding them.
Basting frequently ensures even caramelization and prevents the potatoes from drying out.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 216 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Gudrun Johnson

    This recipe is a holiday staple in my house! So easy and always a crowd-pleaser.

  • Herta Larson

    My kids even love these, and they usually turn their noses up at sweet potatoes!

  • Magnus Gutkowski

    The basting is key! Don't skip that step. It makes all the difference.

  • Savannah Boyle

    I doubled the recipe for Thanksgiving, and they were gone in minutes!

  • Noemi Bartell

    The bourbon tip is genius! It adds such a nice warmth to the dish.

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