Indulge in Brown Sugar Candied Sweet Potatoes for a Delicious Treat

Indulge in Brown Sugar Candied Sweet Potatoes for a Delicious Treat

Author: Riley Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 65 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: Sweet

Description

Deliciously sweet and buttery candied sweet potatoes, perfect for cozy meals and holiday spreads.

Ingredients

  • 4-6 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  1. 1. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
  2. 2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sweet potato slices in a single layer.
  3. 3. Pour the brown sugar and water over the sweet potatoes, then sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gently stir to coat the slices evenly.
  4. 4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 35-45 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  5. 5. Remove the lid and cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize.
  6. 6. Stir in the vanilla extract and serve warm, spooning the caramelized glaze over the slices.