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Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes (Easy Stovetop Recipe)

Spoon lifting southern candied sweet potatoes coated in a rich brown sugar glaze in a white bowl
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These Southern candied sweet potatoes are soft, buttery, and coated in a rich brown sugar glaze. Made on the stovetop with simple ingredients, this easy recipe is perfect for holidays or everyday dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced

  • 1 stick butter

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • Fresh squeezed orange juice (from about 1 orange)

Instructions

  1.  Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into even rounds.

  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined and starting to become syrupy.

  3.  Add the sliced sweet potatoes to the skillet and gently stir to coat them in the syrup.

  4. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are fork tender and the sauce has thickened.

  5. Stir in the freshly squeezed orange juice.

  6. Serve warm with the syrup spooned over the top.

Notes

  • For a thicker syrup, remove the sweet potatoes and let the sauce simmer longer before pouring it back over.

  • Stir gently to keep the sweet potatoes from breaking apart.

  • Adjust sweetness to your preference if needed.

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Find it online: https://pantryandspoon.com/stovetop-candied-sweet-potatoes/