Description
A nostalgic Southern dish featuring sweet potatoes glazed in a rich blend of brown sugar, butter, and warm spices, perfect for family gatherings and holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes (about 2 ½ pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
- Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, cooking until the sugar is mostly dissolved and the mixture bubbles.
- Carefully add the sweet potato slices, spooning sauce over them. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes until fork tender.
- Remove the lid, stir in vanilla extract, and simmer uncovered for another 10-15 minutes to thicken the glaze.
- Transfer the sweet potatoes to a serving dish, pouring extra syrup over the top, and let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh sweet potatoes, and consider using coconut sugar or Stevia for alternatives. Leftovers can be stored for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg