Description
A delightful recipe featuring sweet potatoes combined with butter and sugar for a caramelized treat, perfect as a side dish or dessert.
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
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into rounds for even cooking.
- Boil sweet potatoes in water until just tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add brown sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt; stir until bubbling.
- Pour the mixture over sweet potatoes in a baking dish, coating well. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-40 minutes, basting occasionally, until caramelized and tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy the sweet, syrupy goodness.
Notes
For added crunch, consider garnishing with toasted pecans or mini marshmallows. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg