Robin’s Candied Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are not actually potatoes, but rather a root vegetable that belongs to the morning glory family.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Robin’s Candied Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
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In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
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Place the sweet potato slices in a baking dish and pour the butter mixture over them. Toss to coat evenly.
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Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove the foil, sprinkle the pecans over the sweet potatoes, and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the pecans are lightly toasted.
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Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
