Description
A classic dish made with sweet potatoes coated in a sweet syrup, perfect for holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil sweet potatoes in water until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and place them in a baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and mix in brown sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
- Pour the syrup over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Add marshmallows on top during the last 10 minutes of baking if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Candied Yams, Sweet Potatoes