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Candied Sweet Potatoes

Delicious Candied Sweet Potatoes for Your Holiday Feast

These Candied Sweet Potatoes are a must-try holiday side dish, combining natural sweetness with buttery richness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes cut into 1-inch rounds
For the Sweetening and Flavoring
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar for healthier choice
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for a twist
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg pinch for depth of flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract for variation

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Candied Sweet Potatoes
  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat until completely melted.
  2. Add the sliced sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, stirring gently to combine.
  3. Increase heat to bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover and allow sweet potatoes to cook for 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  4. Check for tenderness with a fork; cover and simmer for another 5-10 minutes if necessary until fork-tender.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and let sit for a couple of minutes to thicken and become syrupy.
  6. Serve your Candied Sweet Potatoes warm, garnished as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 14000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Uniform slices are crucial for even cooking. Adjust sweetness to preference, and consider fresh ingredients for best flavor.

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