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Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes: The Ultimate Holiday Side Dish with Irresistible Sweet and Savory Flavors


  • Author: WAFA LI
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Description

Tender, buttery slices coated in rich brown sugar spice syrup bliss.


Ingredients

Scale

4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds

½ cup unsalted butter

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp nutmeg

¼ tsp ground cloves

½ tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

½ cup chopped pecans (optional)


Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter a baking dish.

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and vanilla. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thick and glossy.

Arrange sweet potato slices in the baking dish. Pour the syrup evenly over them.

Sprinkle chopped pecans on top (if using).

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, baste with sauce, and bake uncovered for another 20–25 minutes, until tender and caramelized.

Serve warm, spooning extra syrup from the dish over the top.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 320
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Protein: 2g