Ingredients
Scale
4 lbs Sweet Potatoes
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
1 cup Light Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamo
1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 cup Water
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cut into 1-inch thick rounds or chunks. Place in a large baking dish
- Make the Glaze: Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan, stir in brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, salt, and water. Bring to a simmer and remove from heat
- Combine and Bake: Pour the glaze over sweet potatoes, toss gently to coat, cover with foil, and bake at 375°F for 45 minutes
- Uncover and Caramelize: Remove foil, stir sweet potatoes, continue baking for another 25-35 minutes until fork-tender and glaze thickens
- Serve: Let rest before serving
Notes
For a deeper flavor, consider using dark brown sugar or adding a dash of molasses.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 70 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg