Easy Candied Sweet Potatoes
Transform your holiday table with this irresistible recipe for Easy Candied Sweet Potatoes, a classic side dish that’s as simple as it is indulgent. Tender slices of sweet potatoes are coated in a luscious glaze made from butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and warm cinnamon, then baked to caramelized perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking process, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or festive occasions. The addition of vanilla extract enhances the rich, sweet flavor, while a touch of salt balances every bite. Serve these golden, glossy sweet potatoes warm for a cozy, crowd-pleasing dish that pairs beautifully with savory mains like roast turkey or glazed ham. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time you're craving a comfort food classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
Place the sweet potato slices in a single layer in a medium-sized baking dish.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt, and water. Cook until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour the sugar-butter mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes, ensuring all of the slices are coated.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil, gently stir the sweet potatoes to coat them further in the sauce, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.0 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 920 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.8 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 129 mg | 3% | |
*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.
