How to Make Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes are a classic side dish that is a staple at many southern gatherings and holiday meals. This sweet and comforting dish is a beloved favorite that resonates with the rich culinary traditions of the American South. With its tender sweet potatoes, warm spices, and gooey caramelized sauce, this recipe is a perfect combination of savory and sweet flavors that will surely delight your taste buds.

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Ingredients

  • 6 large sweet potatoes
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes.
  • Mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl; pour over potatoes and stir until well-combined. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are "candied" and tender, about 1 hour. The sauce will darken as it cooks.
  • Stir in vanilla just before serving. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    397 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 180mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 79g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 43g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 771mg