Stove top sweet potatoes or stove top candied sweet potatoes are are holiday classic that those with a sweet tooth always love!
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Sweet potatoes are like the comfort food of the vegetable realm, in my opinion. They're a little sweet, starchy and filling, and no matter how you prepare them, sweet potatoes always just taste good!
I love this simple recipe for making candied sweet potato recipes on the stove top. It's not the fastest side dish, but arguably one of the tastiest.
This is a classic Southern recipe often served for Thanksgiving dinner, but it's pretty amazing no matter where you serve it!
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe:
- fresh sweet potatoes
- butter
- ground cinnamon
- grated nutmeg
- ground ginger
- pure vanilla extract
- orange juice and zest
- light or dark brown sugar
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Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine the sweet potatoes with the rest of the ingredients.
- Stir to combine so that the sweet potatoes become coated in the brown sugar butter mixture.
- Cook for 30-35 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender. (Cook time will vary).
- Remove the lid and continue to cook for about another 10 minutes or until the liquid becomes a syrup consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper if desired.
Equipment
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Here is what you will need to make this easy recipe:
- Cutting Board
- Santoku Knife
- Stock Pot
- Wooden Spoon
- Vegetable Peeler
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✏️ Make Ahead
Candied sweet potatoes can be made up to 3 days in advance. Store covered with plastic wrap or in an air tight container until ready to reheat and serve.
Variations
- Use white sugar instead of brown sugar. The sweetness will be the same, but you'll miss out on the molasses flavor that brown sugar has so you might want to consider a little bit of maple syrup.
- Instead of just cinnamon, try using a warm spices mix (similar to pumpkin pie spices) that also includes allspice, nutmeg, cardamom and ground ginger.
- For a pop of color and a different flavor profile, add 1 teaspoon of dried thyme to the brown sugar glaze.
Related: Check out more great Kid Friendly Sweet Potato Recipes like this!
🍴 Serving Suggestions
Candied sweet potatoes are a must have for Thanksgiving dinner, of course! However, these are great for a variety of holiday meals with turkey, ham, roasted pork tenderloin, or even a sirloin roast.
Try serving them with a Roasted Chicken and Vegetables Sunday supper - it's a perfect side dish!
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Stove Top Candied Sweet Potatoes
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Stove Top Candied Sweet Potatoes
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Equipment
- Stock Pot
Ingredients
- 5 medium sweet potatoes about 2.5 to 3 pounds, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 orange zested, and juiced
- ¾ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- ½ cup water
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine the sweet potatoes with the rest of the ingredients.5 medium sweet potatoes, 1 orange, ¾ cup packed light or dark brown sugar, ½ cup water, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon ground ginger, 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg, 2 tablespoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Stir to combine so that the sweet potatoes become coated in the nutter and brown sugar mixture.
- Cook for 30-35 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender. (Cooking time will vary).
- Remove the lid and continue to cook for about another 10 minutes or until the liquid becomes a syrup consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
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