Description
Candied Sweet Potato Holiday Glaze is a festive dish that brings warmth and sweetness to your holiday table. With its rich flavors and vibrant colors, this easy-to-make side dish will delight your guests and evoke cherished memories of family gatherings. Each bite is a perfect blend of tender sweet potatoes enveloped in a luscious glaze, making it an irresistible addition to Thanksgiving and any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Boil sweet potato chunks in a pot of water over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain.
- Mash the sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat and stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until bubbly.
- Pour the glaze over mashed sweet potatoes and mix until well combined.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg