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Easy Candied Sweet Potatoes: A Delicious Holiday Side Dish Recipe
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Easy Candied Sweet Potatoes: A Delicious Holiday Side Dish Recipe
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Easy Candied Sweet Potatoes: A Delicious Holiday Side Dish Recipe

Learn how to make delicious candied sweet potatoes, a perfect side dish for any meal or holiday gathering. This recipe features tender sweet potatoes coated in a rich, buttery, spiced brown sugar glaze, thickened with a touch of cornstarch for the ideal consistency. A hint of orange juice and vanilla extract adds a bright, aromatic finish. Follow this easy guide for a crowd-pleasing dish that's both sweet and satisfying.
#Sweet Potatoes
#Candied
#Side Dish
#Holiday Recipe
#Easy Recipe
#Thanksgiving
#Comfort Food
Prepared Sweet Potatoes
Prepared Sweet Potatoes

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
45m
Cook Time
1h
Total Time
6
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
500
Calories
3g
Protein
90g
Carbs
16g
Fat
Simmering Candied Sauce
Simmering Candied Sauce

Ingredients

  • Sweet Potatoes

    2 lbs
  • Unsalted butter

    1 stick
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  • Brown Sugar

    ¾ cup
  • Cinnamon

    2 tsp
  • Nutmeg

    1 tsp
  • Ground Ginger

    ¼ tsp
  • Salt

    ¼ tsp
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  • Vanilla Extract

    2 tbsp
  • Orange
    (juiced)

    1
  • White Sugar
    (To Thicken Sauce)

    1 cup
  • Cornstarch
    (mixed with 1 tbsp cold water)

    1 tbsp
  • Cold water
    (to mix with cornstarch)

    1 tbsp
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Servings: 6
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Sweet Potatoes in Glaze
Sweet Potatoes in Glaze

Instructions

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  • 1

    Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch thick rounds or cubes.
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    Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch thick rounds or cubes.
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    Cut evenly for consistent cooking.
  • 2

    In a large saucepan or pot, melt the unsalted butter. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt. Stir until combined.
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    In a large saucepan or pot, melt the unsalted butter. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt. Stir until combined.
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    Keep heat medium to prevent burning the sugar.
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  • 3

    Stir in vanilla extract and orange juice. Add the prepared sweet potatoes to the sauce, ensuring they are well coated.
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    Stir in vanilla extract and orange juice. Add the prepared sweet potatoes to the sauce, ensuring they are well coated.
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    Gently toss to avoid breaking the sweet potato pieces.
  • 4

    In a small bowl, whisk together white sugar, cornstarch, and cold water until smooth. Pour this mixture into the sweet potato sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens.
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    In a small bowl, whisk together white sugar, cornstarch, and cold water until smooth. Pour this mixture into the sweet potato sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens.
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    Ensure no lumps of cornstarch remain before adding to the pot.
  • 5

    Cover and cook on low heat or transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) until sweet potatoes are tender, about 30-45 minutes.
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    Cover and cook on low heat or transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) until sweet potatoes are tender, about 30-45 minutes.
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    Check tenderness with a fork. Adjust cooking time based on potato thickness.
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