Candied Sweet Potatoes
Candied Sweet Potatoes is an old family favorite for the holidays. Tender sweet potatoes covered in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon and topped with pecans and marshmallows. Yum!
Servings: 8
Calories: 370kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 2" chunks
- water
- 1/3 cup butter
- 3/4 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2-3 cups miniature marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Begin by gathering ingredients and placing near at hand.
Boil the Sweet Potatoes
- Peel sweet potatoes. Then using a cutting board and Chef's knife or a Santoku knife, carefully slice sweet potatoes into 2" chunks.
- Place sliced sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover the vegetables with water. Bring to a boil and then simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and place in a greased baking dish.
Prepare for Baking
- Top the sweet potatoes with slices of butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar, pecan halves, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Layer the top with miniature marshmallows. Bake in preheated oven until marshmallows are golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Serves 6-8.
Notes
*Unless otherwise indicated, all butter used on this recipe site is salted.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 16332IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg
