Description
This Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe offers a comforting and classic side dish with tender sweet potato rounds simmered in a rich, buttery brown sugar glaze infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for holiday meals or any cozy family dinner, this recipe ensures sweet potatoes are perfectly soft and coated in a luscious syrup that enhances their natural sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
Glaze
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into even rounds to ensure they cook evenly during simmering.
- Melt Butter: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat, creating the base for the sweet glaze that will coat the sweet potatoes.
- Create Glaze Mixture: Add brown sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the melted butter. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Add Sweet Potatoes: Place the sliced sweet potatoes into the pot and bring the mixture to a boil to start the cooking process.
- Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the sweet potatoes simmer for 30 to 40 minutes until they become tender.
- Thicken Glaze: Remove the lid and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes to allow the glaze to thicken and coat the sweet potatoes beautifully.
- Serve: Serve the candied sweet potatoes warm as a delicious, sweet side dish to complement your meal.
Notes
- Use medium-sized sweet potatoes so they cook evenly within the recommended time.
- Adjust cinnamon and nutmeg quantities to your preference for spiciness.
- Simmering time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the sweet potato slices.
- For a richer flavor, consider using unsalted butter and adjust salt accordingly.
- This dish pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, ham, or pork for festive meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
