Description
Indulge in this deliciously sweet and buttery recipe for Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water.
- Mix until everything is well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract.
- Consider using a mix of sweet potatoes and yams for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes, sweet potatoes, desserts, side dishes