Nothing says "Welcome to Fall" like these candied sweet potatoes. You can easily enjoy these soft slices of sweet potatoes covered in a sweet brown sugar and cinnamon glaze.
2poundssweet potatoespeeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
¼cupunsalted butter
¾cuppacked light brown sugar
¼cupgranulated white sugar
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
½teaspoonground cinnamon
¼teaspoonground nutmeg
¼teaspoonground ginger
¼teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Add the sweet potatoes, unsalted butter, light brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt to a medium-sized pot over medium heat.
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 35 minutes.
Remove the lid and cook for 5 minutes, or until the syrup has thickened and the sweet potatoes are caramelized.
Allow to cool for about 10 minutes, and then serve warm.
Notes
Make-Ahead Option: Prepare the candied sweet potatoes a day in advance and reheat them gently on the stovetop before serving.Vary the Sweetness: If you prefer a less sweet dish, you can reduce the amount of sugar by ¼ cup in total. Alternatively, you can substitute some of the white sugar with a natural sweetener like maple syrup or honey for a slightly different flavor profile.