Caramel Sweet Potatoes
Elevate your side dish game with these luscious Caramel Sweet Potatoes, a perfect blend of rich, buttery caramel and naturally sweet, tender potatoes. This indulgent recipe uses only simple ingredients like brown sugar, heavy cream, and a hint of cinnamon to create a velvety caramel sauce that glazes each thick slice of sweet potato to perfection. Quick to prepare in just under an hour, these caramelized gems make an irresistible addition to holiday feasts or cozy weeknight dinners. Serve them straight from the skillet for a warm, decadent treat that doubles as a side dish or dessert. Perfectly sweet, buttery, and satisfying, Caramel Sweet Potatoes are sure to be a crowd-pleasing favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 8 cups water
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into thick 1-inch rounds.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the sweet potato rounds. Boil for 10-12 minutes, or until they are just fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or saucepan, add the unsalted butter and melt it over medium heat.
Stir in the brown sugar and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to dissolve into the butter.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly, ensuring the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt to the caramel sauce. Stir well to combine.
Carefully place the boiled sweet potato rounds into the skillet with the caramel sauce. Toss gently to coat all pieces evenly.
Cook the sweet potatoes in the caramel sauce on medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally to avoid sticking and to allow the caramel to thicken and glaze the sweet potatoes.
Once the sweet potatoes are soft and fully coated with the caramel sauce, remove from heat.
Serve warm as a decadent side dish or dessert. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.0 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.0 g | 380% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 1062 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 249.2 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 164.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 417 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 220 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
