Easy Stove Top Candied Sweet Potatoes
Transform your holiday table—or any meal—into a cozy feast with this Easy Stove Top Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe, a quick and mouthwatering take on a classic comfort food. Tender slices of sweet potatoes are gently simmered on the stove in a rich, buttery glaze made with brown sugar, warm cinnamon, a hint of vanilla, and a touch of salt for balance. This no-oven-needed dish is ready in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or holiday feasts alike. The caramelized sauce thickens beautifully, coating the potatoes for an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. Serve these candied sweet potatoes as a warm, crowd-pleasing side dish that pairs effortlessly with roast turkey, ham, or even simple pan-seared chicken. Perfectly easy and undeniably delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
In a large skillet or saucepan with a lid, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, water, and salt to the skillet. Stir until the ingredients are combined and form a smooth sauce.
Carefully add the sweet potato slices to the skillet, arranging them in an even layer if possible.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the sweet potatoes cook for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure the slices are evenly coated in the sauce and cook evenly.
Remove the lid and continue cooking uncovered for another 10-15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened to a syrupy consistency.
Carefully stir the sweet potatoes one last time to coat them fully in the caramelized sauce.
Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.0 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 907 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.2 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 119.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.3 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.
