Description
Candied Sweet Potatoes are a deliciously sweet and aromatic side dish perfect for holiday meals or any comforting dinner. Tender sweet potato rounds are baked in a rich glaze made from brown sugar, butter, maple syrup, warming spices, and optional bourbon, creating a sticky, caramelized coating that enhances their natural sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 lb. sweet potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
Glaze
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons bourbon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400ºF (204ºC) so it reaches the right temperature for baking the sweet potatoes.
- Prepare the glaze: In a large bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, melted butter, maple syrup, 1 tablespoon water, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and bourbon if using, until well combined and smooth.
- Coat the sweet potatoes: Add the peeled and sliced sweet potatoes to the bowl with the glaze mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure all potato rounds are evenly coated with the flavorful glaze.
- Arrange in casserole dish: Transfer the coated sweet potatoes into a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish. Spread them out into an even layer and pour any remaining glaze over the top for extra flavor.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 60 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and the glaze thickens. Stir every 15 minutes to help the glaze caramelize evenly and prevent burning.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let the candied sweet potatoes cool for about 10 minutes before serving. This allows the glaze to set slightly and enhances the flavors.
Notes
- Candied sweet potatoes make a scrumptious and festive side dish, especially great for Thanksgiving dinners.
- The bourbon is optional but adds a rich depth of flavor to the glaze.
- Stirring during baking helps ensure even caramelization and prevents burning.
- Use a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish to allow even cooking and glazing.
- Let the dish cool slightly before serving to allow the glaze to thicken perfectly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 4 oz)
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 602 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
