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Classic Oven Candied Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar Glaze

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Make tender, sweet candied sweet potatoes baked in a rich brown sugar and maple glaze. This classic holiday side dish is simple to prepare and comforting.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  4. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, and water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture just begins to simmer, about 3 minutes. Do not let it boil rapidly.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  6. Pour the glaze evenly over the sweet potato slices in the baking dish.
  7. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, basting the potatoes with the glaze every 15 minutes. The potatoes should be tender when pierced with a fork, and the glaze should be thick and caramelized.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. The glaze will thicken as it cools.

Notes

  • For a gooey texture, ensure you do not overbake; the potatoes should be soft but hold their shape.
  • If you prefer a marshmallow topping, sprinkle mini marshmallows over the potatoes during the last 5 minutes of baking until golden brown.
  • This recipe makes a wonderful sweet potato side dish recipe, perfect as a Thanksgiving sweet potatoes alternative to casserole.

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