Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
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Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Description
Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe involves thinly sliced sweet potatoes cooked gently in butter, sugar, and water, then flavored with vanilla and optional spices. The cooking process allows the sweet potatoes to become fork-tender while absorbing a sweet glaze. The glaze thickens upon cooling, creating a sticky, syrupy coating. This side dish offers a soft texture that contrasts with the richness of the buttery sugar syrup.
The cooking method is flexible; the sweet potatoes can be simmered covered on the stovetop or baked in the oven with the glaze. Baking involves melting butter in the dish first, coating the potatoes with sugar and spices, and baking until tender, occasionally spooning glaze over the slices to ensure even coating and moisture.
This dish is typically served warm as a side, accompanying savory meals and highlighting the natural sweetness of the potatoes enhanced with buttery and vanilla notes. The optional spices add a mild warmth without overpowering the sweet flavor.
The recipe includes useful preparation and storage tips: the dish can be stored refrigerated for a few days and reheated in the microwave or oven, with the glaze spooned over before serving. It can also be prepared ahead and baked from chilled, or frozen for longer storage, maintaining the glazed sweetness and tender texture upon reheating.
Ingredients
- 6 medium sweet potato
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Slice sweet potatoes into round slices, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet and add sweet potato slices to the skillet.
- Pour sugar and water over sweet potatoes. Stir gently, reduce heat to low, and then cover with a lid and cook until the sweet potatoes are fork tender, about 1 hour.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Spoon the glaze over the sweet potatoes. The glaze with thicken as it cools.
Notes
- This recipe can be prepared on the stovetop as described or baked in the oven by melting butter in the baking dish, coating the sweet potatoes with sugar and spices, and baking until tender.
- To store leftovers, cool completely, cover, and refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a 350º F oven until warmed through.
- For make-ahead baking, prepare the coating and sweet potatoes the night before, refrigerate covered, then bake as directed, ensuring potatoes are fork tender before serving.
- To freeze, cool cooked candied sweet potatoes and store in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat before serving while spooning the glaze over them.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 411mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 55g | 110% |
| Vitamin A | 24397IU | 488% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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