Description
Candied Sweet Potato Holiday Glaze is a festive side dish that combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with a rich, caramel-like glaze. This crowd-pleaser is infused with warm spices, making it the perfect addition to your holiday table. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it promises to delight your guests and become a cherished family tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and chop sweet potatoes into uniform chunks.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract until glossy.
- Pour the glaze over sweet potatoes and toss gently to coat each piece.
- Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through until tender and caramelized.
- If using pecans, add them during the last 10 minutes of roasting for added crunch.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 120g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg