Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
The ultimate comfort food, Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes are a must-try! Bursting with sweetness and warmth, this dish makes for an easy weeknight dinner or a festive side for any occasion. Perfectly tender sweet potatoes glazed in a buttery syrup will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 6 medium Sweet Potatoes
- 8 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cups Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
Instructions
- Slice sweet potatoes into round slices, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet and add sweet potato slices to the skillet.
- Pour sugar and water over sweet potatoes. Stir gently, reduce heat to low, and then cover with a lid and cook until the sweet potatoes are fork tender, about 1 hour.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Spoon the glaze over the sweet potatoes. The glaze will thicken as it cools.
Notes
- Tip 1: Baked Candied Sweet Potatoes can also be made in the oven. Preheat to 425ยบ F and melt butter in a baking dish, then bake until tender.
- Tip 2: To store, cool and keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Tip 3: You can prepare your candied sweet potatoes ahead of time and bake them fresh for guests.
- Tip 4: For freezing, store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Tip 5: These sweet potatoes are gluten-free and perfect for gatherings!