Best 9 Easy Candied Sweet Potatoes For Now And Later Recipes

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Looking for a delectable treat that combines convenience and flavor? Candied sweet potatoes are a sweet and savory dish that can be enjoyed as a side or dessert, and they're incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and some time, you can create a mouthwatering batch of candied sweet potatoes that can be enjoyed now or stored for later. From classic recipes to unique variations, this article will provide you with the best candied sweet potato recipes that are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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This is the classic sweet potato recipe that my grandmother serves each year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's very simple, yet each time I make it people rave and ask for the recipe. Embarrassingly simple & quite delicious!

Provided by MICHELLERENE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 yellow-fleshed sweet potatoes
½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup water
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place whole sweet potatoes in a steamer over a couple of inches of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Peel, and slice sweet potatoes lengthwise into 1/2 inch slices. Place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, brown sugar, water and salt. When the sauce is bubbly and sugar is dissolved, pour over potatoes.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, occasionally basting the sweet potatoes with the brown sugar sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 415.2 mg, Sugar 33 g

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds sweet potatoes
6 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup peach liqueur, like Schnapps
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 cup orange juice
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 orange, sliced

Steps:

  • Peel and slice sweet potatoes. Put in a large pot of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes, drain and cool. Put sweet potatoes into a 2 quart casserole, dot with the butter. Mix sugar with next 8 ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle over sweet potatoes. Pour orange juice and lemon juice over sweet potatoes. Cover with the sliced oranges. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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A delicious, sweet version of candied sweet potatoes.

Provided by Dj

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds sweet potatoes, quartered
1 ¼ cups margarine
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
3 cups miniature marshmallows, divided
ground cinnamon to taste
ground nutmeg to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and boil until slightly underdone, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and peel.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine margarine, brown sugar, 2 cups marshmallows, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows are melted.
  • Stir potatoes into marshmallow sauce. While stirring mash about half of the potatoes, and break the others into bite-sized chunks. Transfer to prepared dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cover top evenly with remaining marshmallows. Return to oven and bake until marshmallows are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 293.4 mg, Sugar 31.8 g

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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My town is known as the Yam Capital of the United States. These candied sweet potatoes go well with baked ham or roasted turkey.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds sweet potatoes
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup corn syrup

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil; boil gently 30-45 minutes or until potatoes can be easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. , While potatoes cool, preheat oven to 375°. When sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and cut into wedges. Place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Dot with butter; drizzle with corn syrup. , Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until bubbly, basting with sauce occasionally.

Nutrition Facts :

CLASSIC CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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This candied sweet potato recipe is a true classic. Whether you're cooking for the family or looking for a traditional side for the holidays, this dish comes together on the stovetop with a few pantry staples. And because there's no baking or roasting required for these boiled sweet potatoes, you don't even need to pull out the vegetable peeler for this recipe-the skins will slip right off as the sweet potatoes cool. Candied sweet potatoes are a sweet twist for a side dish that's versatile enough for Thanksgiving and everyday meals.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 medium sweet potatoes or yams (2 pounds)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Scrub sweet potatoes, but do not peel. Place potatoes in 3-quart saucepan. Add enough water just to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Slip off skins. Cut into 1/2-inch slices.
  • Heat remaining ingredients in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly. Add potatoes. Gently stir until glazed and hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg

QUICK & EASY CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Quick & Easy Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Eris

Categories     Low Protein

Time 35m

Yield 30 ounces, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (15 ounce) cans cut sweet potatoes
5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped pecans (optional)
1 cup miniature marshmallow (optional)

Steps:

  • Pour sweet potatoes with liquid into 2-qt. saucepan.
  • Cook until heated through.
  • Drain liquid.
  • While sweet potatoes are heating, combine butter or margarine and brown sugar in 1-qt saucepan and cook until hot but not boiling.
  • Add nuts to sauce, if desired, and pour over hot sweet potatoes.
  • Stir just to coat.
  • Serve immediately.
  • One cup miniature marshallows may be added on top of dish just before serving and placed under the oven brouker until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.6, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 113.2, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 13.3, Protein 1.7

QUICK AND EASY CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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This can be put together the night before, and then placed in the oven with your turkey, ham, or whatever to heat.

Provided by pansregnig

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (29 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained and quartered
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole.
  • Combine brown sugar, butter, salt, and water; heat to dissolve sugar. Pour brown sugar syrup over sweet potatoes.
  • Bake at 375F, basting frequently until bubbly.

POTLUCK CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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To make it easier to bring this traditional southern staple to a potluck or gathering, I updated it so that it can be cooked in a slow cooker. It's hard to go wrong with candied sweet potatoes when it comes to pleasing a crowd. -Deirdre Dee Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
8 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine sugars. In a greased 5-qt. slow cooker, layer a third of the sweet potatoes; sprinkle with a third of the sugar mixture. Repeat layers twice. In a small bowl, combine the butter, vanilla and salt; drizzle over potatoes. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until sweet potatoes are tender., Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to a serving dish; keep warm. Pour cooking juices into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Spoon over sweet potatoes. , Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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When Fred Harvey opened his first Harvey House restaurant in 1876 on the railway line in Topeka, Kan., his idea was radical for the time: Railroad passengers would be fed good food in a pleasant environment. His concept was so successful that it spawned 84 restaurants, a Hollywood movie and an official cookbook. And it was in "The Harvey House Cookbook" that we found this excellent recipe for sweet potatoes candied with confectioners' sugar and butter. It is best served warm rather than piping hot, which makes it convenient for big meals like Thanksgiving. Bake it before you roast your turkey, then reheat it briefly just before serving.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, vegetables, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed
1/2 cup/1 stick butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • In a large pot, boil sweet potatoes in their jackets in water to cover until fork-tender, 20 to 45 minutes depending upon their size. Drain and cool.
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Peel potatoes and slice into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Place in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or 2-quart gratin dish, overlapping slices to fit in one layer.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in sugar and salt until smooth. Pour evenly over the potatoes. Bake until potatoes look shiny and glazed, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 204, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 88 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose firm and brightly colored sweet potatoes for the best results.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to help them cook evenly.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes to an hour.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling.
  • Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  • Toss the sweet potatoes to coat them evenly.
  • Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes, stirring once.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and continue to bake the sweet potatoes for 15 minutes, or until they are caramelized and slightly crispy.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Candied sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great make-ahead dish, so you can have them on hand for busy weeknights. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of candied sweet potatoes that will be a hit with your family and friends.

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