Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes: A Buttery, Caramelized Classic!


 

🍠 These melt-in-your-mouth candied sweet potatoes are a staple on every Southern holiday table—glazed in a rich, buttery brown sugar syrup and baked to sticky-sweet perfection!

Whether you're serving them for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Sunday supper, this old-fashioned recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and spice with minimal effort.


Why You’ll Love This Southern Classic

✅ Silky, caramelized texture – Tender potatoes bathed in a glossy syrup.
✅ Warm, cozy spices – Cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla add depth.
✅ Make-ahead friendly – Tastes even better the next day!
✅ Crowd-pleasing – Even picky eaters will ask for seconds.
✅ Ad-optimized structure – Keeps readers scrolling (and ads loading!).


Ingredients You’ll Need

*(Serves 6-8 as a side dish)*

  • 3 lbs (1.4 kg) sweet potatoes, peeled & sliced into ½-inch rounds

  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter

  • 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar (light or dark)

  • ½ cup (120ml) pure maple syrup or honey

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ tsp salt

  • Optional upgrades:

    • Orange zest (brightens the flavor)

    • Pecans (for crunch)

    • Bourbon (1 tbsp for a boozy kick)


Step-by-Step Instructions