Fast Candied Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of Fast Candied Sweet Potatoes, the perfect quick side dish for any occasion. This recipe combines tender slices of sweet potatoes with a luscious caramel-like glaze made from butter, brown sugar, and real maple syrup, enhanced by the warm spice of cinnamon and a touch of vanilla. Ready in just 30 minutes, these skillet-cooked sweet potatoes develop rich, caramelized edges while staying soft and flavorful inside, thanks to an effortless stovetop technique. Whether you're looking to elevate a weekday dinner or add a crowd-pleasing option to your holiday spread, these candied sweet potatoes are a delightful balance of indulgence and simplicity. Serve them warm for an unforgettable melt-in-your-mouth experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium (about 1.5 lbs total) sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/4-inch-thick rounds for even cooking.
Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Let the butter melt completely.
Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes a smooth, bubbling glaze.
Add the sweet potato slices to the skillet and stir gently to coat them in the glaze.
Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the sweet potatoes cook for about 10 minutes, until they begin to soften.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium. Cook for an additional 5-8 minutes, flipping the sweet potato slices gently with a spatula every 2-3 minutes, until they are fork-tender and the glaze thickens and caramelizes.
Remove the skillet from heat and let the sweet potatoes cool for 1-2 minutes before serving. The glaze will thicken further as it cools.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2548 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.0 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1745 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 513.5 g | 187% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 61.9 g | 221% | |
| Total Sugars | 189.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.2 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 698 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 123 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.
