Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes

Description This is the classic sweet potato recipe that my grandmother serves each year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s very simple, yet each time I make it people rave and ask for the recipe. Embarrassingly simple & quite delicious! Ingredients 6 yellow-fleshed sweet potatoes ½ cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup water … Read more

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Description A delicious, sweet version of candied sweet potatoes. Ingredients 4 pounds sweet potatoes, quartered 1 ¼ cups margarine 1 ¼ cups brown sugar 3 cups miniature marshmallows, divided ground cinnamon to taste ground nutmeg to taste Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bring a large pot … Read more

Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes

Description Traditional sweet potato recipe. It is usually served as a side dish. Ingredients 6 large sweet potatoes ½ cup butter 2 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon vanilla extract salt to taste Instructions Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Melt butter in a heavy skillet … Read more