Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Candied Sweet Potatoes make an easy and delicious side dish!

Sweet potatoes are cooked until tender and caramelized around the edges in a sweet buttery glaze.

– Sweet potatoes – Butter – Sugar – Water

Ingredients:

Prep

1

Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch slices.

Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat.

2

Make the candied sweet potatoes

Add the sweet potato slices, sugar, and water. If using the optional seasonings, add these now as well.

3

4

Stir to coat the sweet potato slices. Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid.

5

Remove the skillet from the heat, add the vanilla extract, and toss the sweet potatoes in the glaze to coat.

Remove from heat and serve

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