Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes: Comfort Food Bliss Awaits

Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes are a beloved classic, a gluten-free side dish that elevates any meal with their divine cinnamon-sugar glaze.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potatoes

4 cups sweet potatoes peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds

For the Glaze

¼ cup unsalted butter or vegan margarine for a dairy-free option
½ cup brown sugar or maple syrup for a unique flavor
¼ cup granulated sugar optional to reduce or omit
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adjust to taste or replace with allspice
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure vanilla for best results
a pinch salt essential for balancing sweetness

Equipment

large skillet
Cutting board
Sharp knife
mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes

Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling and slicing them into uniform ½-inch thick rounds.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the melted butter.
Coat the sweet potato slices in the glaze in the skillet.
Cover the skillet and simmer the sweet potatoes for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Transfer the tender sweet potatoes to a serving dish and drizzle with remaining glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 18500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Pre-make by preparing a day ahead for deeper flavors. Adjust the sugar to taste and add mini marshmallows for a dessert version if desired.

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