The Best Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
This Southern candied sweet potatoes recipe delivers tender slices of sweet potatoes coated in a rich, buttery, and spiced caramelized glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
- In the pan, melt butter and stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
- Add the sweet potato slices, tossing them to coat evenly in the glaze.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 40-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and caramelized.
- Stir in vanilla extract during the final minute of cooking.
- Serve warm as a side dish for any holiday or special occasion.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle a handful of chopped pecans during the final minutes of cooking.
- Make sure to stir gently to avoid breaking the sweet potato slices.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 65 mg