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Candied Sweet Potato

Sweet and Buttery Candied Sweet Potato Bliss for Holidays

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Enjoy the comforting flavors of Candied Sweet Potatoes, perfect for holiday feasts and easily customizable.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Base
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Cut into half-inch rounds
  • 1/2 cup Butter Can substitute with vegan butter
For the Sweetening Sauce
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Nutmeg can be used as a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Candied Sweet Potato
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a medium-sized baking dish with butter or oil.
  2. Peel and slice sweet potatoes into half-inch rounds for even cooking.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and maple syrup.
  4. Gently toss sweet potato slices in the sweetening sauce until evenly coated.
  5. Spread the potato slices in a single layer, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until caramelized.
  7. Drizzle any residual sauce over the potatoes before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 18900IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.7mg

Notes

Ensure even slicing for uniform cooking. Experiment with different sweeteners and toppings like pecans or mini marshmallows.

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