Best Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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CANDIED SWEET POTATOES - SOUTHERN TRADITIONAL



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This is a great Southern-Traditional recipe that is great served with ham, pork, chicken or even Holiday meals. Very simple to prepare and so very good!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter
6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  • While butter is melting, in a small bowl combine sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
  • Add sliced potatoes to melted butter and turn to coat.
  • Sprinkle sugar mixture over potatoes, stir to coat.
  • Cover skillet, reduce heat to low.
  • Stirring occasionally, Cook for 50-60 minutes (depending on how thick you sliced your potatoes), or until potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 762.6, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 456.3, Carbohydrate 140, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 108.1, Protein 3.4

SOUTHERN CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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Traditional sweet potato recipe. It is usually served as a side dish.

Provided by Pam Reed

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large sweet potatoes
½ cup butter
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into slices.
  • Melt the butter in a heavy skillet and add the sliced sweet potatoes.
  • Mix the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Cover the sweet potatoes with sugar mixture and stir. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low and cook for about 1 hour or until potatoes are "candied". They should be tender but a little hard around the edges. Also the sauce will turn dark. You will need to stir occasionally during the cooking. Stir in the vanilla just before serving. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.9 calories, Carbohydrate 79.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 179.5 mg, Sugar 43 g

SOUTHERN CANDIED SWEET POTATOES RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 to 8 medium red sweet potatoes (I had 9 long, skinny ones), peeled and cut into chunks or thick slices
1 stick salted butter, 1/2 cup
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Peel and chop potatoes as desired; then rinse and drain well in a colander. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside. Cut butter in chunks and melt in a large skillet (that has a cover) over medium heat. Add potatoes and stir to coat in the butter. Pour the sugar mixture over the potatoes and stir until coated well. Cover the skillet and cook over medium heat for 30-40 minutes, or until largest potato pieces are tender, stirring occasionally. (I use a toothpick to check for doneness.) Remove from heat, remove cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. Transfer to a serving dish and spoon sauce over top of the potatoes and serve.

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES - SOUTHERN TRADITIONAL (LOW FAT)



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Make and share this Candied Sweet Potatoes - Southern Traditional (Low Fat) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by amanda1031

Categories     Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter
6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add oranje juice and mix in until melted.
  • While butter is melting, in a small bowl combine sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
  • Add sliced potatoes to melted butter and turn to coat.
  • Sprinkle sugar mixture over potatoes, stir to coat.
  • Cover skillet, reduce heat to low.
  • Stirring occasionally, Cook for 50-60 minutes (depending on how thick you sliced your potatoes), or until potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.2, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 336.7, Carbohydrate 117.1, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 84.8, Protein 4.9

SOUTHERN CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



SOUTHERN CANDIED SWEET POTATOES image

Yield 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large sweet potatoes
1/2 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
salt to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into slices. 2. Melt the butter or margarine in a heavy skillet and add the sliced sweet potatoes. 3. Mix the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Cover the sweet potatoes with sugar mixture and stir. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low and cook for about 1 hour or until potatoes are "candied". They should be tender but a little hard around the edges. Also the sauce will turn dark. You will need to stir occasionally during the cooking. Stir in the vanilla just before serving. Serve hot.

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