Description
Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes are a must-have side dish for holidays or family dinners. This easy recipe combines tender sweet potatoes with a buttery, spiced syrup for a perfectly sweet and comforting dish.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Water
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground ginger (optional)
- Salt
- Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel and slice into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
- Make the Syrup: Melt butter in a skillet, stir in sugars, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth.
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Add sweet potato slices, cover, and simmer on medium-low for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Test for Tenderness: Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork; cook 5-10 minutes longer if needed.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in vanilla extract before serving.
- Serve: Transfer to a dish, spoon syrup over the top, and serve hot
Notes
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave.
- Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw and reheat before serving.
- Optional toppings include mini marshmallows, orange zest, or chopped nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
