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Old-Fashioned Brown Sugar Candied Sweet Potatoes

Close-up of four thick, round candied sweet potatoes glistening with a rich, dark brown glaze.
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Make these classic candied sweet potatoes for your next holiday meal. You get tender sweet potatoes coated in a rich, buttery brown sugar glaze that tastes like home.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows or 1/2 cup chopped pecans for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange the sliced sweet potatoes in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Stir the mixture constantly until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves completely, creating a smooth glaze. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Carefully pour the hot glaze evenly over the sweet potatoes in the baking dish.
  6. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, basting the potatoes with the glaze every 15 minutes. The potatoes are done when they are fork-tender and the glaze has thickened into a rich syrup.
  7. If using marshmallows or pecans, sprinkle them over the top during the last 5 minutes of baking. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the glaze to set slightly.

Notes

  • For a Southern comfort food touch, you can substitute half of the water with orange juice for a brighter flavor.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, remove the potatoes from the oven when they are tender and transfer the remaining liquid from the baking dish to a small saucepan. Boil for 3-5 minutes until reduced, then pour back over the potatoes.
  • You can prepare the sweet potatoes and glaze ahead of time, store them separately in the refrigerator, and assemble/bake them when ready to serve.

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