Candied sweet potatoes are a classic comfort food dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with rich, sugary flavors to create a warm,
indulgent side dish. Often associated with holiday meals like Thanksgiving and Christmas, candied sweet potatoes are enjoyed for their soft, creamy texture and their caramelized, buttery coating. The dish typically features sweet potatoes that are peeled,
sliced, or cubed, then cooked slowly with a mixture of brown sugar, butter, and warm spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg. Some recipes also include ingredients like maple syrup,
honey, or orange juice to enhance the sweetness and add a hint of tangy or citrusy flavor.
Ingredients:
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup butter
6 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
Instructions:
-In a small bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together.
-Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add sweet potatoes, and stir to coat.
-Sprinkle sugar mixture over the sweet potatoes, and stir.
-Cover skillet, and reduce heat to low.
-Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour, or until the sauce is dark and the potatoes are candied.
-They should be tender, but a little hard around the edges.
-Stir in vanilla, and serve.