Candied Sweet Potatoes
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Candied Sweet Potatoes
Description
This recipe features sweet potatoes peeled and sliced into rounds, cooked in a pan with butter, brown sugar, water, and seasoning. The mixture is brought to a boil then simmered gently without stirring for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the sweet potatoes to absorb the syrupy glaze and soften. A final brief simmer with stirring coats the potatoes evenly with the reduced liquid and caramelized sugars.
The finished dish has tender sweet potato rounds coated in a glossy, slightly thickened sweet butter glaze with lightly seasoned nuances from salt and pepper. The texture remains soft but intact.
Candied sweet potatoes fit well as a side with roasted meats or holiday meals where sweet-salty contrast is appreciated. They can be served warm straight from the pan.
Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 to 4 days and reheat nicely in a microwave or on the stovetop, adding a little butter to refresh moisture.
Ingredients
- 2-3 sweet potato peeled and cut into rounds
- 2-3 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup water
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a pan and bring to a boil.
- Turn heat down to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes without stirring.
- Cook on low for an additional 3-5 minutes stirring until potatoes are well coated.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stove, adding a little butter to restore moisture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 93mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 9400IU | 188% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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