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Candied Sweet Potatoes

Published: Sep 15, 2020 · Modified: Oct 6, 2020 by Anna 9 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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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 cut sweet potatoes in a baking dish.

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
Ingredients for the dish on a board.

How to make Candied Sweet Potatoes?

  • Start by peeling potatoes. Cut them into ½" 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.
Brown sugar glaze in a glass bowl.
  • 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.
Cut up sweet potatoes in a baking dish.

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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.

Sweet potatoes baked in glaze.

More side dish recipes:

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

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Candied cut sweet potatoes in a baking dish.

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Author: Anna
These Candied Sweet Potatoes are baked in sweet sugar glaze. It's an easy and delicious holiday side dish made from scratch!
4.84 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 654 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter one stick
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 2 quart or 13" by 9" baking dish.
  • Peel potatoes and cut them into ½″ pieces.
    3 lbs sweet potatoes
  • 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.
    ½ cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Place potatoes in prepared baking dish.
  • Pour sugar mixture over potatoes and stir to coat.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, stir, bake 20 minutes more, stir again and bake for 5 to 10 more minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes.
  • Serve.

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

Calories: 654kcal | Carbohydrates: 109g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 1201mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 48972IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Jola says

    November 19, 2024 at 11:09 am

    5 stars
    Such a hit! Especially with children!

    Reply
  2. PamelaHowell says

    November 27, 2020 at 10:17 am

    5 stars
    This recipe was HUGE hit for Thanksgiving!!! Everyone wanted the recipe. So yummy😊

    Reply
    • Anna says

      November 29, 2020 at 5:51 pm

      Yay! That's wonderful! Thank you, Pamela!

      Reply
  3. Katie says

    September 17, 2020 at 11:55 am

    I CANNOT wait to try this. Looks SO good!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      September 25, 2020 at 12:23 pm

      I hope you love it, Katie!

      Reply
  4. katerina says

    September 17, 2020 at 11:45 am

    5 stars
    YUM! This is such a fantastic side dish! Full of amazing flavors!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      September 25, 2020 at 12:23 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Lauren Kelly says

    September 17, 2020 at 10:38 am

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness, these are so delicious! My kids even request them!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      September 25, 2020 at 12:23 pm

      Love that! Thanks, Lauren!

      Reply
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