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These incredible Candied Sweet Potatoes are soft and tender and smothered in a maple-brown sugar sauce. Not only is this recipe delicious, but it’s practically foolproof. This sweet side dish is perfect for the holiday season. Your friends and family will love it!
If you’re searching for an easy and crowd pleasing holiday side dish you’ve found it! These Candied Sweet Potatoes are over-the-top delicious and only require a few minutes of hands-on time. Serve these potatoes with turkey, ham, chicken, prime rib, and more! You’ll come back to this recipe again and again.
Try one of our other popular sweet potato recipes: Sweet Potato Casserole or Sweet Potato Souffle.
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These candied sweet potatoes are:
Way better than the canned version: Ever had “candied yams” from a can? This version is SO much better. You’ll never go back to the canned version again.
Easy: Most of the recipe is hands off time, and the few steps you do have to do are practically foolproof.
Flavorful: Sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon. An incredible flavor combo!
Made with basic ingredients: You only need five basic ingredients (plus salt and water) for this recipe.
A crowd pleaser: This is the perfect sweet accompaniment to a savory meal. They’re always one of the first things gone on Thanksgiving.
Easily adaptable: Feel free to play around with flavorings (orange zest, a splash of bourbon, additional spices) or toppings (chopped pecans, mini marshmallows, or candied nuts). Use the recipe as a starting point and adapt it as you’d like.
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