Brown Sugar Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Sweet and tender brown sugar candied sweet potatoes glazed with a warm cinnamon-spiced butter sauce. This comforting side dish combines baked sweet potatoes coated in a rich, sweet, and slightly spiced glaze, perfect for holiday meals or any cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
Brown Sugar Glaze
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the sweet potatoes evenly.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds for even cooking and good texture.
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, ensuring it doesn’t burn and becomes a smooth base for the glaze.
- Make Glaze: Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to the melted butter. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is smooth and aromatic.
- Coat Sweet Potatoes: Add the sweet potato slices into the saucepan with the glaze and toss them thoroughly to ensure every piece is evenly coated with the sweet and spiced butter mixture.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Arrange the coated sweet potatoes in a baking dish and pour any leftover glaze from the saucepan over the top to maximize flavor and moisture.
- Initial Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil to retain moisture and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, allowing the potatoes to start softening.
- Final Bake: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes. This step caramelizes the glaze and ensures the sweet potatoes become tender and infused with the spiced sweetness.
Notes
- For deeper caramelization, you can broil the sweet potatoes for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Adjust the spices to your preference; adding a pinch of ground ginger can enhance warmth.
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor impact.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or as part of a holiday feast.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain texture.
Keywords: brown sugar sweet potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, baked sweet potatoes, holiday side dish, cinnamon sweet potatoes
