Candied Sweet Potatoes

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Candied Sweet Potatoes will be the hit of your holiday table. They look incredibly fancy but in reality are the simplest side dish recipe.

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time55

Servings: servings

Calories: 305kcal

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
1/2 cup unsalted butter
Stir in the sweet potatoes, then stir in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gently stir to combine. As the sugar melts into the butter, it will create a sauce. Once the sauce begins to simmer gently, cover the skillet.
6 large sweet potatoes, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Cook, covered, for 40 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender. Stir 2 or 3 times while they are cooking, being very gentle as you stir so as not to break up the potatoes as they cook.
When the potatoes are tender, add in the salt and vanilla. Gently stir one more time to combine. Serve and enjoy.
pinch of salt, 1 tablespoon vanilla