Candied Sweet Potatoes

These Candied Sweet Potatoes are a timeless Southern favorite that combines tender sweet potatoes with a rich, buttery brown sugar glaze and warm cinnamon spices. Whether you're planning a holiday feast or simply craving a comforting side dish, this easy recipe delivers incredible flavor with minimal effort.

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Candied Sweet Potatoes

Why You'll Love This Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

• Made with simple pantry staples and fresh sweet potatoes

• Sweet, buttery, cinnamon-spiced flavor everyone loves

• Perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and Sunday dinners

• Easy recipe that's great for beginner cooks

• Can be prepared ahead of time and baked before serving

• Feeds a crowd, making it ideal for holiday gatherings and potlucks

• Soft, tender sweet potatoes coated in a rich homemade glaze

• Budget-friendly recipe using affordable ingredients

• Pairs beautifully with ham, turkey, roast chicken, pork, or beef

• Comfort food that's both nostalgic and guaranteed to impress guests

  
  

Baking Tips & Tricks

• Cut the sweet potatoes into evenly sized slices so they cook uniformly.

• Don't overboil the potatoes, they should be slightly firm before baking since they'll continue cooking in the oven.

• Simmer the syrup until the sugar has completely dissolved before pouring it over the potatoes.

• Occasionally spoon the glaze over the potatoes during baking for maximum flavor and shine.

• Let the dish rest for 5–10 minutes before serving so the glaze thickens slightly and coats every bite.

Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Prep: 10 mins. | Cook: 40 mins. | Serves: 8-10

Ingredients:

• 6 sweet potatoes

• Pinch of salt

• 1 c. brown sugar

• ½ c. sugar

• 1 tsp. flour

• 1 c. cold water

• 2 T. butter

• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

• 1 tsp. cinnamon

• 1 tsp nutmeg

Let's Get Started!

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter

2. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into ¾ inch slices. Put them in a large pot, cover with cold water and add a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes.

3. While sweet potatoes are cooking, put the remaining ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over a medium heat.

4. Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to your prepared 9x13 inch baking dish.

5. Pour the syrup mixture over the sweet potatoes.  Sprinkle cinnamon/nutmeg on top.

6. Bake uncovered for about 30-40 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and glazed.

7. Serve hot.