Candied Sweet Potatoes
Candied sweet potatoes are a classic and delicious side dish, especially perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes peeled and sliced into1/2-inch rounds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F
- Place the sweet potato rounds in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes until they are slightly tender but still firm
- Drain the sweet potatoes and set them aside
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook and stir until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract
- Arrange the parboiled sweet potato rounds in a single layer in a baking dish
- Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the sweet potatoes, ensuring they are evenly coated
- Add 1/2 cup of water to the baking dish to create some steam and prevent the sweet potatoes from drying out
- Sprinkle chopped walnut on top
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes
- Remove the foil and baste the sweet potatoes with the syrup from the bottom of the dish. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the edges are caramelized
- Serve the candied sweet potatoes warm, spooning some of the syrup over the top