Candied Sweet Potatoes will be the hit of your holiday table. They look incredibly fancy, but in reality are the simplest side dish recipe.

Candied Sweet Potatoes

sweet potatoes

unsalted butter

sugar

brown sugar (packed)

cinnamon

nutmeg

salt

vanilla

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium low heat.

Stir in the sweet potatoes, then stir in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gently stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cover.

Cook, covered, for 40 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender. Stir 2 or 3 times while they are cooking, being very gentle as you stir so as to not break up the potatoes as they cook.

When the potatoes are tender, add in the salt and vanilla. Gently stir one more time to combine. Serve and enjoy.

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These Candied Sweet Potatoes are going to be your new favorite side dish! So easy, so delicious, and perfect for any holiday meal!

6 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch rounds
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar packed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
pinch of salt
1 tablespoon vanilla

Instructions
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium low heat.

Stir in the sweet potatoes, then stir in the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gently stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cover.

Cook, covered, for 40 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender. Stir 2 or 3 times while they are cooking, being very gentle as you stir so as to not break up the potatoes as they cook.

When the potatoes are tender, add in the salt and vanilla. Gently stir one more time to combine. Serve and enjoy.

candied sweet potatoes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total: 55 minutes

Servings: 12

Author : Lisa Longley

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