Sides
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Description
Ultra tender and extra sweet, these Candied Sweet Potatoes are a Southern-style, addition to your holiday table. Baked with a spiced maple syrup glaze and caramelized to perfection, you KNOW they’re going to be delectable!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes about 8 medium, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick round.
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Fresh rosemary or thyme for serving
Directions
- Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 375°F.
- Arrange the sweet potatoes in a 9×13-inch baking dish (no greasing needed).
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes to combine the flavors; it will only reduce a little bit.
- Pour the butter mixture over the sweet potatoes in the baking dish and stir to coat.
- Cover with aluminum foil. Bake the candied sweet potatoes for 40 minutes, stirring at the 20-minute mark. Uncover, stir once more, then continue baking for 20 minutes more, until the potatoes are glazed and fork-tender.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with herbs. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. The sauce will thicken up as it cools.
