Best 10 Quick And Easy Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful medley of sweet and savory flavors with our curated collection of candied sweet potato recipes. Embark on a culinary journey where caramelized sugar harmonizes with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the art of transforming humble sweet potatoes into delectable treats, perfect for various occasions. From classic candied sweet potatoes with a glossy orange glaze to innovative sweet potato fries with a crispy, caramelized coating, this article presents an array of recipes to suit every palate. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and irresistible taste of these candied sweet potato creations.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

FAST CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (15 ounce) cans sweet potatoes
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 cup miniature marshmallow
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Drain off all but 1/4 cup liquid from potatoes.
  • In medium saucepan melt butter.
  • Add sugar and reserved liquid.
  • Add potatoes.
  • Stir to coat.
  • Pour into medium casserole.
  • Sprinkle with marshmallows.
  • Add pecans if using.
  • Put in oven and bake at 350 degrees till brown (30 minutes).

QUICK AND EASY CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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This can be put together the night before, and then placed in the oven with your turkey, ham, or whatever to heat.

Provided by pansregnig

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (29 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained and quartered
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole.
  • Combine brown sugar, butter, salt, and water; heat to dissolve sugar. Pour brown sugar syrup over sweet potatoes.
  • Bake at 375F, basting frequently until bubbly.

QUICK & EASY CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Quick & Easy Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Eris

Categories     Low Protein

Time 35m

Yield 30 ounces, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (15 ounce) cans cut sweet potatoes
5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped pecans (optional)
1 cup miniature marshmallow (optional)

Steps:

  • Pour sweet potatoes with liquid into 2-qt. saucepan.
  • Cook until heated through.
  • Drain liquid.
  • While sweet potatoes are heating, combine butter or margarine and brown sugar in 1-qt saucepan and cook until hot but not boiling.
  • Add nuts to sauce, if desired, and pour over hot sweet potatoes.
  • Stir just to coat.
  • Serve immediately.
  • One cup miniature marshallows may be added on top of dish just before serving and placed under the oven brouker until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.6, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 113.2, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 13.3, Protein 1.7

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds sweet potatoes
6 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup peach liqueur, like Schnapps
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 cup orange juice
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 orange, sliced

Steps:

  • Peel and slice sweet potatoes. Put in a large pot of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes, drain and cool. Put sweet potatoes into a 2 quart casserole, dot with the butter. Mix sugar with next 8 ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle over sweet potatoes. Pour orange juice and lemon juice over sweet potatoes. Cover with the sliced oranges. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

EASY CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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These taters are quick and easy and very yummy. The hardest part of the recipe is getting DH to peel the potatoes!

Provided by Secret Agent

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 20m

Yield 1 casserole, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ruby sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/3 inch thick
zest of one orange
juice of one orange
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup miniature marshmallow (or as much as you like)

Steps:

  • Layer the sweet potato slices in a buttered microwave and oven proof casserole dish with a lid.
  • Add the zest, juice, sugar, butter and salt, stir and cover and microwave for about 5 or 6 minutes or until the potatoes test done.
  • Just before serving top with marshmallows and bake in a 400* oven until the marshmallows are the color you like.

EASY STOVE TOP CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Easy Stove Top Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Adam K.

Categories     Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 -8 yams, peeled and cut into big chunks
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 (16 ounce) bottle Dark Karo syrup
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients into a nice sized pot.
  • Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a medium-low, stirring not to burn.
  • Cook until nice and thick, about 45 minutes.
  • They will get nice and thick as they cool down some.

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

STOVETOP CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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These sweet potatoes are easy to make and not overly sweet.

Provided by Brenda

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 3

¼ cup butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Boil cut-up sweet potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter and brown sugar together in a frying pan until bubbly. Add orange juice and stir until smooth. Add the sweet potatoes and cook slowly, turning occasionally until caramelized, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 100.3 mg, Sugar 24.6 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

Tips:

  • Use firm, brightly colored sweet potatoes for the best results.
  • Use a sharp knife to score the sweet potatoes to help the syrup penetrate.
  • Don't overcrowd the sweet potatoes in the baking dish. They should be in a single layer.
  • Baste the sweet potatoes with the syrup every 15 minutes or so to keep them moist.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes until they are tender and caramelized, about 45 minutes.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes warm with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Candied sweet potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a holiday meal or a weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a sweet and savory side dish, give candied sweet potatoes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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