CLASSIC CANDIED SWEET POTATOES

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes image

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 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

Ajax_muqdishawi Ajax_muqdishawi
[email protected]

These sweet potatoes were amazing! I will definitely be making them again and again.


Kashmala Shahzaib
[email protected]

I've never made candied sweet potatoes before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. They turned out perfectly!


Alejandro Antezana
[email protected]

These sweet potatoes were the perfect side dish for our holiday meal. They were sweet and savory, and everyone loved them.


Rasel Mia Rajon
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed these. They were so flavorful and moist.


Tameer Hussain
[email protected]

Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The sweet potatoes were tasty and the glaze was delicious. I would definitely make them again.


Glenda Nanez
[email protected]

I found that the sweet potatoes took longer to cook than the recipe said.


Andy Ramirez
[email protected]

These sweet potatoes were a little too sweet for my taste.


Mahfuzur Rahman Pritam
[email protected]

I love the simplicity of this recipe. Just a few ingredients and you have a delicious side dish.


Shadad Shadad
[email protected]

This is my go-to recipe for candied sweet potatoes. They're so easy to make and they always come out delicious.


Kyra Francis
[email protected]

I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The sweet potatoes are always moist and flavorful.


Mustafa Tahir
[email protected]

These sweet potatoes were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! They were perfectly candied and had a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making them again.