Candied Sweet Potatoes

Candied sweet potatoes in a rectangular serving platter.

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5 from 40 votes

Sweet potatoes nestled in a buttery and sugary glaze - stovetop or oven bake!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 1/2 cup servings

Calories: 723kcal

Author: Anecia Hero

Ingredients

4 pounds sweet potatoes , peeled and cubed
1 stick butter , salted
1 cup sugar , granulated
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon Apple Pie Spice , (or ⅓ teaspoon each of: cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice)
1 cup light brown sugar , packed
½ cup water
½ cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

Peel and dice sweet potatoes
4 pounds sweet potatoes
In a large dutch oven on medium heat, melt butter; add the following ingredients and combin well; add water; whisk or stir until there are no lumps
1 stick butter, 1 cup sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon Apple Pie Spice, 1 cup light brown sugar, ½ cup water
Add diced potatoes and coat potatoes well in glaze; cover and cook 15-20 minutes until potatoes are ALMOST fork tender
Remove lid and continue to cook on medium low heat until glaze thickens and potatoes are fork tender
Use a slotted spoon and gently remove potatoes and place in serving bowl; drizzle glaze over potatoes; garnish lightly with chopped pecans and/or kosher salt (both optional) and serve
½ cup chopped pecans (optional)

Notes

Sweet potatoes don't take long to cook; don't overcook them

Use a wooden spoon to scrape any sugar off the bottom of the pan

If you want a thicker glaze, gently remove the potatoes from the glaze and set aside in a big bowl; let the brown sugar glaze continue to cook on low, uncovered until it's thick.

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