Savor the nostalgia of Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes. Butter, sugar, and spices coat tender sweet potato slices in a classic dish. The glaze deepens, offering bites that capture Southern culinary essence. Enhanced with cinnamon and nutmeg, it’s a quick journey into soulful flavors. Serve as a side for timeless Southern taste.
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
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- 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 the 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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Kcal: 240 kcal | Servings: 6 servings sweetpotatoes