Old Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
272 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
African-American Fusion
Old Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes
Description
This recipe uses medium-sized sweet potatoes peeled and roughly cubed, combined with a mixture of melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, and kosher salt. The potatoes are thoroughly coated and spread in a casserole dish, then baked at 375°F until tender and caramelized. The sugar melts to create a syrup that glaze the sweet potato pieces, intensifying their sweetness and flavor.
The spices and vanilla add warmth and aroma without overwhelming the natural sweetness of the potatoes. Baking allows the edges to caramelize lightly while the interior becomes tender. This dish pairs well with savory entrees and adds a classic sweet contrast to a meal.
Practical tips include cooling the dish before refrigerating in an airtight container for up to four days and reheating covered at a low temperature to restore the buttery syrup. Preparation can be partially done ahead by coating the sweet potatoes and refrigerating up to three days before baking.
Ingredients
- 6 sweet potatoes peeled and largely cubed, medium sized
- 8 tbsp butter 1 stick; melted, unsalted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and kosher salt well.
- Use your clean hands or a large spoon to mix the butter-sugar mixture and sweet potatoes in a baking dish or casserole dish. Make sure each sweet potato chunk is well coated in the mixture and the potatoes are laying in an even layer. It's okay if it's not in one layer.
- Bake the candied yams in the preheated oven for 55 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender, the sugar and potatoes have caramelized, and there is syrup in the dish.
- Let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cool candied sweet potatoes to room temperature before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in a covered casserole dish at 325ºF until warmed and syrup has melted.
- Can be prepared ahead by coating sweet potatoes and refrigerating up to 3 days before baking.
- For best texture, bake and serve hot after reheating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 286mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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