Old Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    343 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Old Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes

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This classic recipe creates buttery soft sweet potatoes with a brown sugar maple glaze for the perfect side dish!

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Ingredients

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  • 3.5 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium-sized)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon or rum (optional - use water otherwise)
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices and place them in a large bowl. Season with salt and toss to coat.
  3. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Whisk in the maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg and bring the mixture to a low boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and boil for 2 to 3 minutes, without stirring, until the sugar is melted and the sauce has thickened. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the bourbon.
  4. Allow the sauce to cool slightly, then pour it over the sliced potatoes; toss to coat. Transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking dish.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes. Stir, then cover the dish with aluminum foil. Continue baking for another 35 to 40 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes, until the potatoes are soft.
  6. Cool uncovered for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftover potatoes in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To freeze, store in a freezer safe container and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating. 
  • Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 343kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 333mg (14%) Potassium 717mg (20%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 28504IU (570%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 343 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 343kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 333mg 14%
Potassium 717mg 15%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 28504IU 570%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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