Stovetop Candied Sweet Potatoes
Skip the oven and create mouthwatering candied sweet potatoes on your stovetop using simple ingredients. It's the the perfect holiday side dish, a winning combination of savory and sweet.
Servings: 6
Calories: 470kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- Zest of ½ orange
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into ¾ inch cubes. Set them aside.
- Place butter, brown sugar, white sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and orange juice in a large pan on the stove. Cook over low heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- Add cubes of sweet potatoes and stir to coat.
- Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for 15 -20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender. Cooking them with the lid on will create a liquid caramel that coats the potatoes. If you prefer a thicker caramel, you can cook them uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to reduce the liquid.
- Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, transfer them to a serving dish and serve them warm.
Notes
- For optional garnish: sprinkle some fresh rosemary, a pinch of sea salt, or some chopped pecan nuts on top. These garnishes will add extra flavor and visual appeal to the dish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to five days.
- Reheat them in a skillet, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 808mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 32662IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 2mg