Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
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Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
Description
This recipe for Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes calls for slicing peeled sweet potatoes evenly and arranging them in a casserole dish. A glaze is prepared by melting butter and combining it with packed light brown sugar, maple syrup, water, vanilla extract, and warming spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. The glaze is poured over the potatoes, which are then baked covered for 20 minutes and uncovered for an additional 40-50 minutes until tender.
The sweet potatoes absorb the spiced syrup during baking, yielding soft slices with a glossy, lightly caramelized surface. The warming spices and vanilla add complexity to the natural sweetness of the potatoes, making them comforting and flavorful.
Uniformly slicing the potatoes ensures even cooking. The dish is best prepared with fresh sweet potatoes rather than canned. Cooking uncovered near the heating element may cause the sugar to burn, so placement is important. The texture can be varied by including smaller pieces for a mix of tender and slightly firmer bites.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs sweet potatoes 1.81 kg
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed, 198g
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground allspice (pimento)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F / 176 C.
- Use a sharp knife to peel and slice sweet potatoes.
- Arrange the sweet potato slices in a casserole dish.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, then add in the brown sugar, maple syrup, water, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Stir to combine.
- Pour mixture over potato slices and cover the casserole with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 40-50 minutes, until sweet potatoes are soft.
Notes
- Slice sweet potatoes evenly for uniform cooking and ensure all pieces are coated in the glaze before baking.
- Check tenderness before removing from oven; continue baking if still firm.
- Avoid placing the dish too close to the oven's heating element to prevent burning when uncovered.
- Use fresh sweet potatoes rather than canned for best flavor and texture.
- Include smaller pieces among slices for varied texture with some softer bites.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 373kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 183mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 818mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 32350IU | 647% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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