The Best Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
This Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe brings sweet and buttery flavors, caramelizing perfectly with brown sugar and spices. A must-have classic for holiday feasts, it's easy to make and unforgettable in taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4-5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange sliced sweet potatoes in a baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then add brown sugar, granulated sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until sugars dissolve.
- Pour the syrup evenly over the sweet potatoes.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to caramelize.
- Drizzle with vanilla extract, let rest for 5 minutes, and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh sweet potatoes for best results.
- Adjust sweetness according to taste by reducing sugar.
- Add a touch of orange zest for a citrusy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 150mg