Best 6 Best Ever Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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**Sweet potatoes, a delectable root vegetable, take center stage in this culinary journey, transformed into a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors.**

Uncover the secrets behind creating the ultimate candied sweet potatoes, a dish that combines the natural sweetness of the vegetable with a symphony of spices and a hint of maple syrup. Discover how to achieve perfectly tender and caramelized sweet potatoes that will tantalize your taste buds.

For those seeking a delightful twist, embark on a flavor adventure with the maple brown sugar sweet potatoes, where maple syrup and brown sugar join forces to create a glaze that is both sweet and slightly tangy. This recipe elevates the traditional candied sweet potatoes to a new level of indulgence.

If simplicity is your preference, the classic candied yams recipe offers a straightforward approach to this timeless dish. With a focus on the natural flavors of sweet potatoes, this recipe relies on butter, sugar, and a touch of cinnamon to bring out the vegetable's innate sweetness.

For those with dietary restrictions, the vegan candied sweet potatoes provide a delectable alternative that is both flavorful and satisfying. This recipe utilizes plant-based ingredients to create a dish that is rich in flavor and free from animal products.

Indulge in the goodness of candied sweet potatoes, a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, a main course, or even a sweet treat. With its vibrant color and irresistible taste, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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A delicious, sweet version of candied sweet potatoes.

Provided by Dj

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds sweet potatoes, quartered
1 ¼ cups margarine
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
3 cups miniature marshmallows, divided
ground cinnamon to taste
ground nutmeg to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and boil until slightly underdone, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and peel.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine margarine, brown sugar, 2 cups marshmallows, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows are melted.
  • Stir potatoes into marshmallow sauce. While stirring mash about half of the potatoes, and break the others into bite-sized chunks. Transfer to prepared dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cover top evenly with remaining marshmallows. Return to oven and bake until marshmallows are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 293.4 mg, Sugar 31.8 g

SOUTHERN CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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Traditional sweet potato recipe. It is usually served as a side dish.

Provided by Pam Reed

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large sweet potatoes
½ cup butter
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into slices.
  • Melt the butter in a heavy skillet and add the sliced sweet potatoes.
  • Mix the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Cover the sweet potatoes with sugar mixture and stir. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low and cook for about 1 hour or until potatoes are "candied". They should be tender but a little hard around the edges. Also the sauce will turn dark. You will need to stir occasionally during the cooking. Stir in the vanilla just before serving. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.9 calories, Carbohydrate 79.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 179.5 mg, Sugar 43 g

CLASSIC CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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This is the classic sweet potato recipe that my grandmother serves each year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's very simple, yet each time I make it people rave and ask for the recipe. Embarrassingly simple & quite delicious!

Provided by MICHELLERENE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 yellow-fleshed sweet potatoes
½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup water
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place whole sweet potatoes in a steamer over a couple of inches of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Peel, and slice sweet potatoes lengthwise into 1/2 inch slices. Place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, brown sugar, water and salt. When the sauce is bubbly and sugar is dissolved, pour over potatoes.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, occasionally basting the sweet potatoes with the brown sugar sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 415.2 mg, Sugar 33 g

CLASSIC CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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This candied sweet potato recipe is a true classic. Whether you're cooking for the family or looking for a traditional side for the holidays, this dish comes together on the stovetop with a few pantry staples. And because there's no baking or roasting required for these boiled sweet potatoes, you don't even need to pull out the vegetable peeler for this recipe-the skins will slip right off as the sweet potatoes cool. Candied sweet potatoes are a sweet twist for a side dish that's versatile enough for Thanksgiving and everyday meals.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 medium sweet potatoes or yams (2 pounds)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Scrub sweet potatoes, but do not peel. Place potatoes in 3-quart saucepan. Add enough water just to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Slip off skins. Cut into 1/2-inch slices.
  • Heat remaining ingredients in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly. Add potatoes. Gently stir until glazed and hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg

REALLY REALLY GOOD CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Really Really Good Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs sweet potatoes
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cover potatoes with water, bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer for 25 minutes, until done.
  • When cooled, peel and cut into chunks.
  • Place in 2-qt baking dish.
  • In small saucepan combine remaining ingredients, cook and stir until mixture boils.
  • Pour over potatoes.
  • Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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When Fred Harvey opened his first Harvey House restaurant in 1876 on the railway line in Topeka, Kan., his idea was radical for the time: Railroad passengers would be fed good food in a pleasant environment. His concept was so successful that it spawned 84 restaurants, a Hollywood movie and an official cookbook. And it was in "The Harvey House Cookbook" that we found this excellent recipe for sweet potatoes candied with confectioners' sugar and butter. It is best served warm rather than piping hot, which makes it convenient for big meals like Thanksgiving. Bake it before you roast your turkey, then reheat it briefly just before serving.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, vegetables, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed
1/2 cup/1 stick butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • In a large pot, boil sweet potatoes in their jackets in water to cover until fork-tender, 20 to 45 minutes depending upon their size. Drain and cool.
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Peel potatoes and slice into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Place in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or 2-quart gratin dish, overlapping slices to fit in one layer.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in sugar and salt until smooth. Pour evenly over the potatoes. Bake until potatoes look shiny and glazed, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 204, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 88 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use a variety of sweet potatoes. Look for sweet potatoes that are small to medium in size and have smooth, unblemished skin. Russet and Jewel sweet potatoes are two popular varieties that are perfect for candying.
  • Boil the sweet potatoes until they are tender. Boiling the sweet potatoes helps to soften them and make them more receptive to the sugar syrup.
  • Make a simple syrup. A simple syrup is made by combining sugar and water in a saucepan and heating it until the sugar dissolves. The syrup should be thick and syrupy.
  • Candy the sweet potatoes. Add the boiled sweet potatoes to the simple syrup and cook them over medium heat until they are coated in the syrup. The sweet potatoes should be candied for at least 1 hour.
  • Serve the candied sweet potatoes. Candied sweet potatoes can be served warm or cold. They can be eaten on their own or used as a topping for other dishes, such as ice cream or yogurt.

Conclusion:

Candied sweet potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a weeknight dinner to a holiday feast. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that everyone will love.

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