Brown Sugar Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
This Brown Sugar Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe features tender sweet potato slices perfectly coated in a rich, buttery brown sugar glaze infused with warm spices. Baked to caramelized perfection, this dish is an ideal sweet and savory side for holiday meals or comfort food dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds for even cooking.
- Make Brown Sugar Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Then add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Coat Sweet Potatoes: Add the sliced sweet potatoes to the saucepan and toss thoroughly to ensure each slice is coated evenly with the brown sugar and spice glaze.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Arrange the coated sweet potatoes evenly in a baking dish, pouring any remaining glaze over the top for extra flavor.
- Initial Baking: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes to soften the sweet potatoes and meld flavors.
- Final Caramelizing: Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender, slightly caramelized, and golden brown on top.
Notes
- For softer sweet potatoes, cover with foil during the majority of baking time to retain moisture.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon and nutmeg to suit your spice preference.
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor intensity.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and reheated gently in the oven.
- Adding a pinch of cayenne pepper can introduce a pleasant mild heat if desired.
Keywords: Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Potato Side Dish, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Holiday Side Dish
