Really Really Good Candied Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of “Really Really Good Candied Sweet Potatoes,” the ultimate side dish for any festive feast or cozy dinner. This recipe transforms tender slices of sweet potatoes into a decadent masterpiece, coated in a luscious caramel sauce made from melted butter, brown sugar, and pure maple syrup. Hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract elevate the richness, while a touch of salt brings balance to every bite. Oven-baked to caramelized perfection, these sweet potatoes are both tender and irresistibly glossy, perfect for serving alongside roasted meats or holiday classics. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this crowd-pleasing dish is a must-try for anyone craving a comforting and flavorful side.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Arrange the slices in a single layer in an oven-safe 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined and the sugar is dissolved, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and water. Carefully pour the mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes, ensuring all slices are coated.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the foil, gently baste the sweet potatoes with the caramel sauce in the dish, and return them to the oven uncovered. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized around the edges.
Remove the dish from the oven and let the sweet potatoes cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy these candied sweet potatoes as a delightful side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1952 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.3 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.0 g | 210% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1635 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 330.9 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 213.5 g | ||
| Protein | 11.6 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 386 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 233 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.
