Candied Sweet Potatoes
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Candied Sweet Potatoes
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These candied sweet potatoes are basted in a sweetly spiced butter mixture and roasted until tender. A Southern classic.
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Ingredients
- 5 medium (about 3 pounds) sweet potatoes or yams peeled and sliced about 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick
- 1 stick (4 oz) salted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar or less to taste
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- In a 9-by-13-inch (23-by-33-cm) baking dish, arrange the sweet potatoes in 2 or 3 layers, overlapping them slightly.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Sprinkle in the sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Remove from the heat and give the spiced butter a good stir. Add the vanilla and stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes and turn to coat them thoroughly. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and baste them with the candied mixture in the dish. Cover again and bake until tender, 20 to 40 minutes more.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them sit for about 10 minutes. Baste them again with the spiced syrup in the pan before serving.
Notes
- Using yams for this recipe--Yams will take slightly longer to cook than sweet potatoes, so I recommend using only one or the other.
- Storage and reheating--Store leftover potatoes in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a covered dish in a 300°F oven until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1portion
Calories
431kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
80g
(27%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
109mg
(5%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8to 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 431 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 431kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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