Best Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 yellow-fleshed sweet potatoes
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place a steamer basket inside a large pot. Add approximately 2 inches of water and bring the water to a rolling boil. Add sweet potatoes to the steamer basket, cover with a lid, and cook until they are soft enough to be easily pierced with a fork, this should take about 30 minutes. Drain the cooked potatoes and allow them to cool.
3. Peel the cooled sweet potatoes and slice them into round pieces; transfer the sliced potatoes to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4. In a medium saucepan, melt brown sugar, butter, water, and salt over medium heat. Stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture begins to bubble. Pour this delicious mixture evenly over the potatoes in the baking dish.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are golden brown and beautifully caramelized, approximately 1 hour. Baste the potatoes occasionally with the brown sugar sauce during baking for extra flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 294 kcal
• Fat Content: 12 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 33 g
• Sodium Content: 415 mg
• Protein Content: 2 g
• Cholesterol Content: 31 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 47 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g