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Southern Style Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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Cooking with K The Very Best Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes {There is more to sweet potatoes
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Description

If you're looking for a delicious and sweet side dish for your next holiday gathering or family dinner, look no further than this southern style candied sweet potatoes recipe. These sweet potatoes are slow-cooked to perfection in a sweet syrup mixture that gives them a caramelized flavor and tender texture.

Prep Time

Preparation for this recipe takes about 15 minutes, plus an additional 15 minutes for peeling and slicing the sweet potatoes.

Cook Time

Cooking time varies depending on your cooking method. Whether you're using a slow cooker or oven, expect your candied sweet potatoes to take around 2-3 hours to cook.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Slow cooker or oven
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F if using an oven or set your slow cooker to high.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, melted butter, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add sliced sweet potatoes to the bowl and mix until well coated.
  4. For oven cooking: Transfer sweet potatoes and syrup mixture to a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 2-3 hours or until tender, stirring every 30 minutes.
  5. For slow cooker cooking: Transfer sweet potatoes and syrup mixture to the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 2-3 hours or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  6. Once cooked, remove from heat, and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For a little extra flavor, you can add a splash of vanilla extract to the syrup mixture before cooking. You can also try using different sweeteners like maple syrup or honey instead of brown sugar.

Nutrition Info

One serving of this candied sweet potato recipe contains approximately 350 calories, 10 grams of fat, 64 grams of carbohydrates, and 3 grams of protein.

Recipe Tips

To save time, you can prepare the sweet potatoes the night before, cover and store them in the fridge, and then cook them the next day. You can also use canned sweet potatoes or yams in place of fresh sweet potatoes if you're in a hurry. Finally, for some added texture, you can sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top of your candied sweet potatoes before serving. Enjoy!

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