Brown Sugar Candied Sweet Potatoes: Your Indulgent New Favorite Side
Indulge in the rich sweetness of brown sugar candied sweet potatoes, the perfect side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large saucepan, combine sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, transfer the mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
Notes
- For an extra crunch, add pecans or walnuts during the last 10 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Brown Sugar Candied Sweet Potatoes, side dish, sweet potatoes