Stovetop Candied Sweet Potatoes
Candied sweet potatoes are a delicious and festive Southern staple. This easy side dish consists of sweet potatoes cooked in a cozy mix of butter, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and maple syrup. While they're usually cooked in the oven, this recipe will show you how to cook stovetop candied sweet potatoes. This delightful side dish is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes
- ⅓ cup butter unsalted
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 150 grams brown sugar light or dark
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ginger ground
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into ½-inch pieces.
- Add the butter, salt, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to a large pan and heat on the stovetop over medium heat.
- Bring the sauce mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the butter has fully melted and the sugar has dissolved then add the sweet potato to the pan in a single layer.
- Spoon the sauce mixture over the sweet potatoes and turn the heat down to low so that the sauce is bubbling gently.
- Cook the potatoes for 25 minutes, flipping them over after the first 15 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, transfer them to a serving dish and pour the sauce over the top.
- Serve sprinkled with pecans or walnuts for an extra festive crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 274mgFiber: 6gSugar: 35g
* Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary based on brands of ingredients used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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