Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
Tender sweet potatoes baked in a buttery brown sugar glaze with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla—this classic Southern side dish is pure holiday comfort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: Side Dish, Holiday Side, Soul Food
- Method: Baking, Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern, American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
4 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Arrange sweet potato slices in a single layer inside a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Make the Syrup
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and water; stir constantly until sugars dissolve and syrup becomes smooth.
Remove from heat and mix in cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
Bake
Pour syrup evenly over the sweet potatoes.
Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove foil and bake 30 minutes more, basting potatoes with syrup occasionally until tender and caramelized.
Finish
Allow sweet potatoes to cool slightly so the syrup thickens before serving.
Notes
Cut potatoes into even slices for consistent cooking.
Basting during baking helps create a glossy, candy-like glaze.
Add a splash of orange juice or a bit of maple syrup for extra depth.
These reheat beautifully in the oven or on the stovetop.
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