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Classic Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar Glaze

A plate piled high with glistening, round slices of candied sweet potatoes coated in a rich, brown sugar glaze.
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Make these classic Southern candied sweet potatoes for a rich, sweet side dish. They feature tender sweet potatoes coated in a buttery brown sugar glaze, perfect for holiday meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves completely. Do not boil.
  4. Remove the glaze mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Carefully pour the brown sugar glaze evenly over the sweet potato slices in the baking dish.
  6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, basting the potatoes with the glaze every 15 minutes. The potatoes should be tender when pierced with a fork, and the glaze should be thick and syrupy.
  7. Serve immediately as a rich sweet potato side.

Notes

  • For a variation, add 1 cup of mini marshmallows during the last 5 minutes of baking until they are melted and golden.
  • To include pecans, sprinkle 1/2 cup of chopped pecans over the potatoes before the final 15 minutes of baking.
  • If you prefer thinner slices, use a mandoline slicer for uniform cuts.

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