Stovetop Candied Sweet Potatoes

candied sweet potatoes in bowl with spoon sticking out

Stovetop Candied Sweet Potatoes

Nothing says "Welcome to Fall" like these candied sweet potatoes. You can easily enjoy these soft slices of sweet potatoes covered in a sweet brown sugar and cinnamon glaze.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword stovetop candied sweet potatoes, stovetop candied yams

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 509kcal

Author Tanya Harris

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
¼ cup unsalted butter
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup granulated white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Add the sweet potatoes, unsalted butter, light brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt to a medium-sized pot over medium heat.
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 35 minutes.
Remove the lid and cook for 5 minutes, or until the syrup has thickened and the sweet potatoes are caramelized.
Allow to cool for about 10 minutes, and then serve warm.

Notes

Make-Ahead Option: Prepare the candied sweet potatoes a day in advance and reheat them gently on the stovetop before serving.

Vary the Sweetness: If you prefer a less sweet dish, you can reduce the amount of sugar by ¼ cup in total. Alternatively, you can substitute some of the white sugar with a natural sweetener like maple syrup or honey for a slightly different flavor profile.

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