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Best Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Best Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe


  • Author: teprod
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

These Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes are tender, buttery, and coated in a perfectly sweet, spiced glaze. A must-have dish for any comforting dinner table or holiday feast!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Arrange sweet potato slices in a baking dish.
  • In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  • Remove foil, baste the potatoes with the glaze, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until tender and caramelized.

Notes

  • For extra texture, top with chopped pecans before the final bake.
  • Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar or syrup slightly to taste.
  • Leftovers can be reheated in the oven for the best flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~250
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 2g