Description
A soul-soothing dish of caramelized sweet potatoes in a rich syrup, perfect for festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt to the melted butter.
- Stir to meld the ingredients into a luscious syrup.
- Carefully add the sweet potato rounds to the saucepan, stirring gently to coat.
- Transfer the sweet potatoes and syrup to a baking dish.
- Bake for about 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm alongside your favorite mains.
Notes
For a different approach, use an air fryer or add mini marshmallows for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg