Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes are a quintessential, heartwarming side dish ideal for festive occasions or any special meal.
These soft, succulent sweet potatoes are simmered in a luscious, sugary glaze with aromatic spices, resulting in a dish that’s indulgent, flavorful, and simply irresistible.
Ingredients:
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
A pinch of salt
1/2 cup butter
6 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Step 1: In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Step 2: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced sweet potatoes and stir to coat them evenly.
Step 3: Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the sweet potatoes and mix well.
Step 4: Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cook for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the sauce becomes dark and the sweet potatoes are candied.
Step 5: The potatoes should be tender with slightly crispy edges.
Step 6: Stir in the vanilla extract and serve.