Candied Sweet Potatoes

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These Candied Sweet Potatoes are baked in sweet sugar glaze. It’s an easy and delicious holiday side dish made from scratch!

Serve these potatoes with Oven Roasted Turkey Breast or Baked Ham for a delicious Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Candied yams are one of the most popular holiday sides. If you are a fan of sweet potatoes like me, you will love this recipe. Just the scent of the brown sugar and spices glaze will make you hungry. So, forget the canned stuff and try these Candied Sweet Potatoes this season. It’s the easiest side dish you will make, in just 3 easy steps: cut the potatoes, make the glaze and bake!

Ingredients:

• sweet potatoes: at least 3 lbs
• butter: I used unsalted butter
• brown sugar
• spices: ground cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg OR pumpkin pie spice

How to make Candied Sweet Potatoes?

• Start by peeling potatoes. Cut them into 1/2″ pieces.
• Mix butter, sugar and spices in a bowl and microwave in 20-second increments, until butter is melted. Whisk well. Microwave for 20 seconds, stir again to make sure the sugar dissolves.

• Place potatoes in a greased 2 qt baking dish.
• Pour sugar mixture over potatoes and stir to coat.
• Bake in 375 degrees F oven for 20 minutes, stir, bake 20 minutes more, stir again and bake for 10 more minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes.
• Serve.

Expert tips:

• spices: if you don’t have individual spices, use a pumpkin pie spice mix. It’s perfect for this dish! In a pinch, just ground cinnamon will do.
• potatoes: if at all possible, try to use potatoes that are roughly the same size for even baking.
• toppings: add marshmallows or oat crumble if desired.

Can I make this dish ahead of time?

You can easily prep the dish by cutting the potatoes and tossing them with the sauce. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until ready to bake. Make sure to coat the potatoes well or they will dry out. Let the dish sit on the counter to come to room temperature before baking in the oven.

Storing leftovers:

Any leftovers should be stored in a container with lid in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat easily in a microwave.

More side dish recipes:

• Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
• Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce
• Roasted Cabbage
• Classic Sweet Potato Casserole

For more recipes like this one, feel free to browse our Side Dish category.

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Candied Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

50 mins

Total Time

1 hr 5 mins

 

These Candied Sweet Potatoes are baked in sweet sugar glaze. It's an easy and delicious holiday side dish made from scratch!

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: candied sweet potatoes, holiday side dish

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 654 kcal

Author: Anna

Ingredients

• 3 lbs sweet potatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter one stick
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 2 quart or 13" by 9" baking dish.

2. Peel potatoes and cut them into 1/2″ pieces.

3. Mix butter, sugar and spices in a bowl and microwave in 20-second increments, until butter is melted. Whisk well. Microwave for 20 seconds, stir again to make sure the sugar dissolves.

4. Place potatoes in prepared baking dish.

5. Pour sugar mixture over potatoes and stir to coat.

6. Bake for 20 minutes, stir, bake 20 minutes more, stir again and bake for 5 to 10 more minutes.

7. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes.
8. Serve.

Recipe Notes

• Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
• If you don't have individual spices, use a pumpkin pie spice mix. It's perfect for this dish! In a pinch, ground cinnamon will do.

Nutrition Facts

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 654 Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Fat 23g35%

Saturated Fat 15g94%

Cholesterol 61mg20%

Sodium 493mg21%

Potassium 1201mg34%

Carbohydrates 109g36%

Fiber 10g42%

Sugar 54g60%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 48972IU979%

Vitamin C 8mg10%

Calcium 143mg14%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.