One Pot Candied Sweet Potatoes
Easy candied sweet potatoes recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pot over stovetop. Tender sweet potatoes are are coated in a butter sugar glaze.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted
- 6 Sweet potatoes Large, Peeled, Diced
- 3/4 cup Brown sugar
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3 tbsp Water
- 1 tsp Cinnamon powder
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg powder Optional
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large nonstick pot over low heat.
- Add sweet potatoes, brown sugar, granulated sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Cover and cook on LOW heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until potatoes are soft and tender but still maintain their firm shape. Be sure to stir every 10-15 minutes to prevent the potatoes from burning.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 18916IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg