A delicious and simple recipe for candied sweet potatoes, perfect for any holiday meal or family dinner. Sweet potatoes are cooked with butter, brown sugar, and spices until tender and caramelized.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 4 sweet potatoes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
In a large pot, place the sliced sweet potatoes and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes or until just tender. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Step 4
Add the sweet potatoes to the skillet and stir to coat them in the sauce.
Step 5
Transfer the sweet potatoes and sauce to a baking dish.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sauce is bubbly and caramelized.
Step 7
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!