The Best Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
This Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe features tender slices of sweet potatoes caramelized in a buttery, spiced syrup. Perfect for holidays or a comforting dinner side dish, these candied sweet potatoes are a flavorful, easy-to-make staple in Southern cuisine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and water. Mix until a syrup forms.
- Add the sweet potato slices to the skillet, ensuring they are evenly coated in the syrup.
- Cover the skillet and bake in the oven for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the cover and bake for an additional 15 minutes to thicken the syrup.
- Drizzle with vanilla extract, stir gently, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a bit of ground ginger or a pinch of cloves.
- Use orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (such as Beauregard or Garnet) for best results.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 120 mg