Description
Ready to turn a simple sweet potato into something unforgettable? These Easy Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes are a warm, buttery, and sweet side dish with layers of flavor thanks to brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. A Southern holiday staple that’s simple enough for weeknights, this recipe caramelizes the sweet potatoes in a luscious glaze that makes them irresistible. Whether you’re looking for Thanksgiving sides, soul food favorites, or comforting dinner ideas, this easy recipe is the perfect sweet and savory addition to your table. Great for gatherings, quick dinners, or cozy seasonal meals, it’s the ultimate comfort food idea.
Ingredients
3 large sweet potatoes
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Peel and slice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
4. Stir in brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Simmer until syrupy.
5. Arrange sweet potatoes in a greased baking dish.
6. Pour sugar mixture over sweet potatoes evenly.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
8. Remove foil and bake an additional 20–25 minutes, basting occasionally, until caramelized and tender.
Notes
Use uniform slices of sweet potatoes for even baking.
Leftovers taste even better the next day after flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg