Tender Sweet Potatoes Coated in a Rich, Buttery Brown Sugar Glaze

𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑛 𝐶𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑑 𝑆𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑃𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑒𝑠

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

4 large sweet potatoes 🍠
1/2 cup unsalted butter 🧈
1 cup brown sugar 🍚
1/4 cup water 💧
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍨
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🌿
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 🌰
Pinch of salt 🧂

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. Peel and Slice the Sweet Potatoes: Begin by peeling the sweet potatoes 🍠 and slicing them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Try to make the slices uniform in size for even cooking. Place the sliced sweet potatoes in a large bowl and set aside.

2. Prepare the Brown Sugar Glaze: In a large skillet, melt the butter 🧈 over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar 🍚 and water 💧, whisking until the sugar dissolves completely. Add the vanilla extract 🍨, ground cinnamon 🌿, ground nutmeg 🌰, and a pinch of salt 🧂. Stir the mixture until it becomes a smooth and rich glaze, about 3-4 minutes.

3. Coat the Sweet Potatoes: Pour the warm brown sugar glaze over the sliced sweet potatoes 🍠. Gently toss the potatoes to coat them evenly in the glaze, making sure each slice is covered with the sweet, buttery mixture.

4. Layer in a Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter 🧈. Arrange the glazed sweet potatoes in a single layer in the dish, pouring any remaining glaze from the bowl over the top for extra flavor.

5. Bake Until Tender: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45-50 minutes ⏳, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork. For a caramelized finish, remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.

6. Serve and Enjoy: Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Spoon the sweet potatoes onto a plate, making sure to drizzle some of the extra glaze over the top for added sweetness. Serve warm and enjoy the rich, buttery goodness of these Southern candied sweet potatoes!

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟱𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
𝗞𝗰𝗮𝗹: 𝟯𝟱𝟬 𝗸𝗰𝗮𝗹 | 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝟲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

~ 𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒆𝒔