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Easy Southern Oven Candied Sweet Potatoes

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Make tender, sweet candied sweet potatoes baked in a rich brown sugar and maple glaze. This easy oven method delivers classic Southern comfort food perfect for holiday dinners.

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

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, combine the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and water. Stir constantly until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves completely, about 3 minutes. Do not let it boil rapidly.
  4. Remove the glaze mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Pour the warm glaze evenly over the sweet potato slices in the baking dish. Distribute the pieces of butter evenly across the top.
  6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, basting the potatoes with the glaze from the bottom of the pan every 15 minutes. The potatoes are done when they are fork-tender and the glaze is thick and caramelized.
  7. Carefully remove the dish from the oven. Let the candied sweet potatoes rest for 5 minutes before serving so the glaze sets slightly.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, uncover the dish for the last 10 minutes of baking time.
  • This recipe works well for Thanksgiving or any festive meal.

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