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Candied yams in a casserole dish

Stovetop Candied Sweet Potatoes

Samantha Erb
Stovetop candied sweet potatoes are cooked in a sweet caramel sauce with orange juice and topped with fresh pecans and flavorful rosemary. Even better, they only take 40 minutes to make!
4.29 from 7 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 473 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoon orange juice
  • Zest of ½ orange
  • ¼ teaspoon 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 and cook it over low heat until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Incorporate cubes of sweet potatoes and stir to coat. Cover with a lid and cover 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.
  • For optional garnishes, you can 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 473kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 305mgFiber: 8gSugar: 48g
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