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Close-up of sliced, glazed candied sweet potatoes on a wooden spoon, with a glossy coating of brown sugar and spices. More candied yams are visible in the background, showcasing their rich orange color and caramelized texture.
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5 from 3 votes

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Candied Sweet Potatoes is the perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving dinner. It is sweet, saucy, and caramelized to perfection.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $5.73 Recipe, $0.72 per Serving

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Sweet Potatoes
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ cup Butter
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • ½ tsp Nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into ½-inch thick rounds. Arrange them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and sprinkle with the salt.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the sugar dissolves. Do not let the mixture burn.
  • Pour the butter mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes, coating them as much as possible.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 40–60 minutes, stirring every 15–20 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 806mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 32531IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg
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