Description
This recipe for Candied Sweet Potatoes features tender sweet potato rounds baked in a rich, spiced maple and brown sugar glaze with a hint of bourbon, making it a perfect sweet and savory side dish for holiday meals or any comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 lb. sweet potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
Glaze
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 2 tsp. bourbon (optional)
- 1 tbsp. water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF to prepare it for baking the sweet potatoes to tender perfection.
- Make the Glaze: In a large bowl, whisk together light brown sugar, melted butter, maple syrup, one tablespoon of water, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and bourbon if using, creating a flavorful, spiced glaze.
- Coat the Sweet Potatoes: Add the peeled and sliced sweet potato rounds to the bowl with the glaze and toss well to ensure each piece is evenly coated.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Pour the coated sweet potatoes into a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish, spreading them into an even layer and pouring any leftover glaze over the top.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to coat the potatoes in the thickening glaze and to ensure even cooking until the potatoes are tender and the sauce forms a sticky glaze.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the candied sweet potatoes cool for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the glaze to set slightly for the best texture.
Notes
- Candied sweet potatoes make a festive and flavorful addition to holiday meals like Thanksgiving.
- Baking with bourbon adds a subtle depth of flavor but can be omitted for a non-alcoholic version.
- Stirring every 15 minutes ensures even cooking and prevents the sugars from burning.
- Use a casserole dish large enough to spread the potatoes in one layer for optimal cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 602 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
