Description
Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes are a classic Southern side dish featuring tender sweet potatoes baked in a rich brown sugar and spice glaze. Perfect for holiday dinners or cozy family meals, this comforting recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth sweetness and nostalgic Southern flavor. Keywords: Southern candied sweet potatoes, sweet potato side dish, holiday sweet potatoes, baked sweet potatoes with brown sugar.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Peel sweet potatoes and slice into ½-inch thick rounds.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Layer sweet potatoes in a baking dish and pour the glaze over them evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, baste with syrup, and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add orange juice to the glaze for brightness.
- Use all brown sugar for a richer flavor.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans for crunch.
- Add mini marshmallows and broil at the end for a nostalgic twist.
- Reheats and freezes well, making it perfect for make-ahead meals.
