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Maple Candied Sweet Potatoes in a white casserole dish

Maple Candied Sweet Potatoes

Maple Candied Sweet Potatoes are a delicious Holiday side dish recipe. This is the same as candied yams, and the marshmallows are optional.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: candied yams, holiday side dish, thanksgiving
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 324kcal
Author: Sandy

Ingredients

  • 4-5 (~3 lbs) medium Sweet Potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch slices
  • ½ cup Real Maple Syrup
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter
  • ¼ cup Packed Brown Sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 Tablespoons Water
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Optional

  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows

Garnish

  • Fresh Rosemary Leaves, chopped
  • Candied Pecans or Walnuts, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F and spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Arrange the sweet potato slices in the casserole dish.
  • To a medium saucepan add the maple syrup, butter, brown sugar, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until butter is melted. Without stirring, bring mixture to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Turn off the heat.
  • Pour the maple sauce over the potato slices in the casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350° F for 50-60 minutes, giving the potatoes a stir 2-3 times during baking. Halfway through baking, cover with aluminum foil to help the potatoes bake more evenly.
  • If adding the optional marshmallows, remove the foil and carefully add the marshmallows in a layer and continue baking until they are golden and a little puffed.
  • When done, remove from the oven, garnish with rosemary and chopped candied pecans, give it a final gentle stir and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Slice the sweet potatoes to similar thickness to ensure they cook evenly.
  • You could cut sweet potatoes into cubes or wedges instead, but cooking time may need to be adjusted depending on the size.
  • Vary the flavor by adding some orange zest of desired.
  • Sauce will thicken as it cools.
  • Keeps in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal