Candied Sweet Potatoes
Deliciously tender sweet potatoes coated in a syrup of brown sugar and warm spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes Peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds.
- 1 cup brown sugar Can be substituted with maple syrup or coconut sugar.
- ¼ cup butter Can be replaced with coconut oil for dairy-free.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup water
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and slice each sweet potato into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
Mixing Base
- In a large mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Coating Sweet Potatoes
- Add the sweet potato rounds into the brown sugar mixture and toss gently until well-coated.
Baking
- Arrange the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Pour the water over the sweet potatoes.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes to caramelize the top.
- Check for doneness with a fork; they should be fork-tender.
Serving
- Let them cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding vanilla extract or garnishing with chopped pecans. Avoid overcooking to maintain texture.