Best 11 Stovetop Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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Sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile root vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of the most popular methods is to candy them on the stovetop. This process involves coating the sweet potatoes in a mixture of sugar, spices, and butter, then cooking them until they are tender and caramelized. Stovetop candied sweet potatoes are a perfect side dish for holiday meals, but they can also be enjoyed as a snack or dessert. They are also a good source of vitamins A and C, as well as fiber. If you are looking for a delicious and easy way to cook sweet potatoes, then stovetop candied sweet potatoes are the perfect recipe for you.

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STOVETOP CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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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

¼ cup butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup orange juice

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

STOVE TOP CANDIED SWEET POTATOES RECIPE



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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

2.5 to 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium potatoes), peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
1 orange, zested and juiced
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg

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.

COUNTDOWN #10 STOVE TOP CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH CRUNCHY TOPPING



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt
3/4 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter plus 2 tablespoons melted
1 generous pinch pumpkin pie spice
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups corn cereal (recommended: Corn Flakes)
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

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.

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 BAKED SWEET POTATOES (OVEN OR GRILL)



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I bake this in a foil dish on my outdoor grill, either way oven or out door grill these are delicious!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h14m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lbs small sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into about 1-1/2-inch cubes (or may be sliced into wedges)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup corn syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
  • Place the potato cubes into the baking dish and toss with salt.
  • In a small saucepan combine the butter, brown sugar with cinnamon and corn syrup over low heat stir until butter has melted and ingredients are combined (do not allow to boil).
  • Pour over the cubed sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
  • Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are just fork tender (do not cook until soft and mushy, cooking time will depend on the size you cut the potatoes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.9, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 27.1, Sodium 301.8, Carbohydrate 73.6, Fiber 7, Sugar 30.6, Protein 3.7

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.

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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

EASY STOVE TOP CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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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

6 -8 yams, peeled and cut into big chunks
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 (16 ounce) bottle Dark Karo syrup
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon cinnamon

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.

STOVETOP CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS



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These Vegan Stovetop Candied Sweet Potatoes are packed with flavor and totally fuss-free! Coated in a spiced brown sugar glaze, they make a delicious Thanksgiving side or festive fall dessert.

Provided by Caitlin Shoemaker

Categories     Side

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

500 g sweet potatoes, peeled, quartered, and sliced into 1/4 inch slices
1 1/2 tablespoons vegan butter or high-heat oil
1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar (or sub coconut sugar)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (60 g) pecan pieces
Optional: flaky salt, for serving

Steps:

  • prepare a steam bath for the sweet potatoes; I filled a large pot with 1/2″ of water and placed a metal sieve over top of it. Once the water starts to steam, add in the sweet potatoes and cover. Steam for 10 to 12 minutes, until fork tender. Once tender, remove from the pot and set aside; save 2-3 tablespoons of the steaming water for step 3.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add in the brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and salt and whisk well, until a glossy syrup forms. Add 1 tablespoon of the steaming liquid to the pot and quickly whisk until the brown sugar has melted (add more water only if necessary).
  • Add the steamed sweet potatoes and pecans to the butter/sugar mixture, spreading them evenly across the pan. Use a spatula to flip or stir the mixture every 2 min, cooking for 10-12 minutes total. Potatoes are done when slightly browned and nuts are golden.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and top with flaky salt, if desired. Serve warm; leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

STOVE-TOP CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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Stove-Top Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe 54

Categories     Vegetables     Side Dish     Quick and Easy     Sweet Potatos and Yams     Thanksgiving

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

sweet potatoes, or yams
water
sugar
brown sugar
butter, unsalted
vanilla extract
lemon juice
sweet potatoes, or yams
water
sugar
brown sugar
butter, unsalted
vanilla extract
lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a 1-quart saucepan combine sweet potatoes, water, sugars, 2 tablespoon of the butter; the vanilla and lemon juice and rind. Cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 10 minutes. Add the remaining butter, stirring until completely melted. Cook uncovered until sauce is thick, about 2 minutes more.

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TOP OF STOVE FRIED CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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I have never Candied Sweet Potatoes in the oven. My mother and mother in law always cooked them in a pan on the stove burner and they were FANTASTIC !! Not ever a bite left. I hope you enjoy cooking them this way. I think long ago when they cooked on wood burning stoves this was an easier way. Also, the oven was reserved to cook a huge pan of corn bread. One of my favorite meals is Purple Hull Peas, Candied Sweet Potatoes and Corn bread...I know, that is down home Southern where the stars shine bright on a cold winter night.

Provided by Jewel Hall @0124

Categories     Potatoes

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 medium firm, sweet potatoes
3/4 cup(s) white sugar
1/2 cup(s) water
5 tablespoon(s) butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Scrub, wash and peel potatoes, place in large bowl and cut into 1/2 inch slices across. Set aside.
  • Spray a large, heavy skillet with a non stick cooking spray. Add slices of potatoes and the 3/4 cup of water.
  • Bring to boil on Medium high, cap with the lid and turn burner down to low. Check occasionally about every 10 to 15 minutes, DO NOT STIR. May gently slide with a wooden spoon always replacing lid. When potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes or so, gently check with a fork. Add, butter, sugar and vanilla. About 1/2 cup of liquid should still remain in pan with potatoes. Recap with lid and simmer until sugar is melted, and butter and vanilla are incorporated with drippings.
  • The drippings should thicken allowing you to turn potatoes gently with a spatula, don't let them stick. When Juice is thick and cooked real low, remove from burner. Leave lid on potatoes for a few more minutes to allow more steaming. The potato slices should have taken on a candied appearance.

Tips:

  • Choose small to medium sized sweet potatoes for the best results.
  • Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork before placing them in the saucepan.
  • Use a heavy saucepan with a lid to ensure the sweet potatoes cook evenly.
  • Bring the water to a boil before adding the sweet potatoes.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender.
  • Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the saucepan.
  • Add the butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the saucepan.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes over low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened and the sweet potatoes are coated.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Stovetop candied sweet potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes, and they can also be made ahead of time, making them a convenient option for busy weeknights. With their sweet and savory flavor, candied sweet potatoes are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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