Craving a delightful side dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors? Look no further than easy stove top candied sweet potatoes! This classic Southern dish is a timeless favorite for a reason. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create tender, caramelized sweet potatoes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or simply looking for a weeknight treat, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
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STOVE TOP CANDIED SWEET POTATOES RECIPE
A soul food staple, the sweet potatoes are cooked on the stove top in a mixture of brown sugar, orange zest and juice, warming spices, and ginger.
Provided by The Hungry Hutch
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place all of the ingredients in a pot over medium to medium-low heat and cook, covered and stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender but not mushy, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Remove the lid and continue to cook until the liquid has reduced to a syrup and coats the sweet potatoes, about 10 minutes. Season with more salt if needed.
EASY STOVE TOP CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
Make and share this Easy Stove Top Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Adam K.
Categories Potato
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put all ingredients into a nice sized pot.
- Cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a medium-low, stirring not to burn.
- Cook until nice and thick, about 45 minutes.
- They will get nice and thick as they cool down some.
STOVE TOP CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
Cooking Sweet Potatoes on the stove is a fast and simple way to make candied sweet potatoes in no time flat. Finish them off in the oven with marshmallows for a fast sweet potato casserole or eat them from the pot as-is!
Provided by NicoleDurham
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel and dice your sweet potatoes into .5" cubes.
- In a large pot (or 12 inch cast iron skillet), combine all of the ingredients over medium heat. Let the butter melt and then stir everything together.
- Bring mixture to a boil and let simmer for 15 minutes uncovered until potatoes are soft. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Serve as is or place into a casserole dish and top with mini marshmallows. Broil for 1 minute until the marshmallows are toasty.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 scoop, Calories 285 kcal, Carbohydrate 454.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, Fat 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Sodium 57 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 29.1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3.7 g
COUNTDOWN #10 STOVE TOP CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH CRUNCHY TOPPING
Provided by Sandra Lee
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Add a generous pint of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until the potatoes are slightly soft but still hold their shape, 10 to 12 minutes. Strain and place back in the pot.
- Combine the chicken broth and brown sugar in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons of butter, pumpkin pie spice, a generous pinch of salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Add the cooked sweet potatoes and gently toss to coat. Cook until the liquid has reduced down and is a syrupy consistency and the sweet potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes, making sure to stir every minute.
- In a large bowl combine the corn cereal, pecans, maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons melted butter and stir until combined. Set aside.
- Top the sweet potatoes with an even layer of marshmallows and let cook for 3 minutes to allow them to melt a bit. Top with the crunchy topping. Reduce heat to low and cook until marshmallows are completely melted, about 2 minutes.
STOVETOP CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
These sweet potatoes are easy to make and not overly sweet.
Provided by Brenda
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Boil cut-up sweet potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Melt butter and brown sugar together in a frying pan until bubbly. Add orange juice and stir until smooth. Add the sweet potatoes and cook slowly, turning occasionally until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 100.3 mg, Sugar 24.6 g
CLASSIC CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
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
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
SOUTHERN CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
Traditional sweet potato recipe. It is usually served as a side dish.
Provided by Pam Reed
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into slices.
- Melt the butter in a heavy skillet and add the sliced sweet potatoes.
- Mix the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Cover the sweet potatoes with sugar mixture and stir. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low and cook for about 1 hour or until potatoes are "candied". They should be tender but a little hard around the edges. Also the sauce will turn dark. You will need to stir occasionally during the cooking. Stir in the vanilla just before serving. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.9 calories, Carbohydrate 79.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 179.5 mg, Sugar 43 g
CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
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
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
QUICK & EASY CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
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
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
CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
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
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 :
Tips:
- For perfectly caramelized sweet potatoes, use a heavy-bottomed pan that distributes heat evenly.
- To prevent the sweet potatoes from sticking, make sure the pan is hot before adding the butter and sugar.
- If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the doneness of the syrup by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If it forms a soft ball, the syrup is ready.
- Be careful not to overcook the sweet potatoes, as they will become mushy.
- Serve the candied sweet potatoes immediately, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This classic Southern dish is a delicious and easy way to enjoy sweet potatoes. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a side dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you serve them as a side dish for your holiday meal or as a snack, these candied sweet potatoes are sure to be a hit.
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