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Candied Sweet Potatoes

A warm, sweet side dish featuring cooked sweet potatoes glazed with butter and brown sugar, perfect for holidays and family meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 medium sweet potatoes, cooked Sweet potatoes should be fork tender and cooked beforehand.
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter Use room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Packed brown sugar gives more sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup water Used to create the glaze.
  • 1/2 tsp salt Balances the sweetness of the glaze.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash, peel, and scrub the sweet potatoes.
  2. Place them in a pot and cover with water.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 30 to 45 minutes, depending on their size, until they are fork tender.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cut cooled sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch rounds and arrange in a 3 quart casserole dish.
  3. Add butter, sugar, water, and salt to a small saucepan and heat to boiling. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  4. Pour glaze over sweet potatoes.
  5. Bake for 45 minutes, uncovered. Serve hot.

Notes

Serve candied sweet potatoes hot from the oven for the best texture and shine. This dish can be paired with proteins and greens for a balanced meal. Leftovers can be stored up to 3 to 5 days in the fridge or frozen for future use.