Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes

Tender sweet potatoes coated with a buttery brown sugar glaze are baked until perfectly candied in this easy recipe for a classic holiday favorite.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
• Calories: 294 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place a steamer basket in a large pot and bring 2 inches of water to a boil. Place whole sweet potatoes in the steamer basket and cover. Cook until easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool.

Step 3

Peel and slice sweet potatoes lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices; place in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 4

Melt brown sugar, butter, water, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbly and sugar dissolves; pour over potatoes.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until caramelized, about 1 hour, basting occasionally with the brown sugar sauce.