Candied Sweet Potatoes are a staple dish at our family gatherings, especially special events like Christmas, Easter or Thanksgiving! During these busy times, it’s always good to know that I have some old faithful recipes that can be made quick and easy.
Lots of people have their version of candied sweet potatoes, my recipe brushes them with a combination of butter, brown sugar and cinnamon and pops them in the oven to roast until tender. This simple recipe isn’t a traditional Jamaican dish, instead it’s one that has been adopted as an extended family favorite that I think you’ll enjoy!
Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
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For me this recipe is so easy I can do it with my eyes closed, and it only takes about 40 minutes in the oven!
Serves: 10 to 12
Ingredients
- 4lbs Sweet Potatoes
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 1 cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1Tbsp Cinnamon
- ½ cup Water
- Pre-heat oven to 400-degrees
Instructions
- Peel and slice potatoes 1-inch thick
- Rinse potatoes and dry with a tea towel
- Grease a shallow baking dish; put potatoes in dish
- Place pan in pre-heated 400-degree oven for 30 minutes
- In the meantime, in a saucepan melt butter and stir in brown sugar, salt and cinnamon and water
- Stir mixture until it become a light syrup; remove from heat
- Pour syrup over the potatoes and roast until tender
