Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch thick rounds
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch thick rounds.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Add water and vanilla extract to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Add sweet potato rounds to the skillet. Make sure they are mostly covered in the glaze. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove lid and continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened and caramelized, stirring frequently. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve warm.