Stove Top Candied Sweet Potatoes

Close up of a spoon on a dish of Candied Sweet Potatoes with warm spices.

Stove Top Candied Sweet Potatoes

Everyone loves these tender sweet potatoes cooked in a brown sugar syrup made with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, plus a hint of orange are a classic side dish perfect for any holiday table.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword stove stop sweet potatoes, stove top candied sweet potatoes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 256kcal

Author Ang Paris

Equipment

Ingredients

5 medium sweet potatoes about 2.5 to 3 pounds, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
1 teaspoon orange zest
¼ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
¾ cup light brown sugar packed
½ cup water
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
Add the liquids, seasonings, and brown sugar. Whisk to combine.
1 teaspoon orange zest, ¼ cup orange juice, ¾ cup light brown sugar, ½ cup water, 1 tablespoon ground ginger, 2½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
Carefully add the sliced sweet potatoes. Stir to combine so that the sweet potatoes become coated in the butter and brown sugar mixture.
5 medium sweet potatoes
Cover and cook for 25 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender. (Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the sweet potato pieces.).
Remove the lid and continue to cook for about another 5-10 minutes or until the liquid becomes a syrup consistency.
Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.
1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper

Notes

Candied sweet potatoes can be made up to 3 days in advance.

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