Print

Perfect Candied Maple Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes Recipe

candied maple brown sugar sweet potatoes - featured image
Print Recipe

This candied maple brown sugar sweet potatoes recipe is a quick and easy side dish that’s perfect for holidays or cozy weeknights. The sweet potatoes are tender with a sticky, rich glaze that balances sweet and buttery flavors with a hint of cinnamon.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 large or 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus a pinch for sprinkling
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel sweet potatoes and slice into even 1/4-inch rounds. Place slices in a bowl of cold water to remove starch; drain and pat dry.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.
  4. Arrange sweet potato slices in a 9×13-inch baking dish in overlapping layers. Pour glaze evenly over the top, using a spatula to coat each slice.
  5. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove foil, baste sweet potatoes with glaze from the bottom of the dish, and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until fork-tender and glaze is bubbly. For extra caramelization, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon extra glaze over the top and sprinkle with nuts if desired.

Notes

Slice sweet potatoes evenly for even cooking. Let the dish rest after baking to allow the glaze to thicken. Watch the broiler closely to prevent burning. For extra saucy glaze, make 1.5 times the glaze recipe and reserve some for serving.

Nutrition

Keywords: candied sweet potatoes, maple brown sugar sweet potatoes, holiday side dish, easy sweet potato recipe, Thanksgiving side dish

Find it online: https://platebelle.com/perfect-candied-maple-brown-sugar-sweet-potatoes-recipe/