Stovetop Candied Sweet Potatoes
This stovetop candied sweet potato merits a spot on your Thanksgiving or weeknight feast table. It’s a delightful and uncomplicated side dish that will astound everyone, holiday or otherwise. The sweet potatoes are tender, creamy, and just sweet enough (yet not overly sugary) with a touch of savory saltiness.
This stovetop candied sweet potato is incredibly simple and speedy to prepare, ready in less than 30 minutes from start to finish. It’s ideal for those hectic holiday or weeknight meals or whenever you require a quick side dish.
This is my preferred method for preparing this sticky sweet buttery accompaniment. It’s fast and requires very little work. Once you master making it on the stovetop, you won’t want to go back to baking it in the oven.
By the way, yams and sweet potatoes belong to different botanical categories. However, in the US, sweet potatoes are frequently called yams. I won’t delve into the reasons, but all I can say is this stovetop candied sweet potato, or yam (if you’re reading from the US), is so incredibly good that it will find its way to your table every time. It can also serve as a dessert. Just pair it with some ice cream and crushed pecans, pistachios, or walnuts.
Related recipes: Baked sweet potato rounds, baked apple sections, and air fryer sweet potatoes.
What you will require
Sweet potatoes
Unsalted butter
Sea salt
Dark brown sugar
Maple syrup
Orange juice
Orange zest
Spices: I utilized cinnamon and nutmeg for that festive flavor. You can omit them if you wish.
Vanilla extract: Optional
How to prepare stovetop candied potatoes
Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then slice them into rounds or cubes of consistent sizes. Alternatively, you can also dice them into smaller cubes if that’s your preference.
Set a skillet on medium heat. Introduce the butter and allow it to melt while ensuring it does not scorch. Subsequently, add brown sugar, maple syrup, orange juice, orange zest, sea salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Mix until all components are thoroughly blended and the sugar is fully dissolved.
Incorporate the sweet potatoes and stir to meld with the sauce.
Cover the skillet and let it simmer on low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring midway or until the sweet potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork. At this stage, the sauce should be syrupy and thick enough to coat the potatoes.
Once finished, remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle that luscious caramel sauce over the sweet potatoes and sprinkle with a few sea salt flakes. Allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Watch how to prepare it
Can it be prepared in advance
These stovetop candied sweet potatoes can be prepared ahead of time and reheated in the oven (preferably) or in the microwave. For optimal results, keep the sauce separate from the potatoes (to prevent sogginess) before storing, and pour it over just prior to reheating.
Tips
- Allow the dish to cool a bit before presenting, as the caramelized syrup will be extremely hot.
- For a festive twist, you can add chopped toasted pecans or walnuts to the dish right before serving. The nuts provide a delightful crunch and contrast with the smooth texture of sweet potatoes.
- You may also experiment with different spices such as ginger, allspice, or cloves if you wish.
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Stovetop Candied Sweet Potatoes
This stovetop candied sweet potato merits a position on your Thanksgiving or weeknight feast table. It’s a delectable and straightforward side dish that will captivate everyone, holiday or not. The sweet potatoes are tender, creamy, and just sweet enough (yet not overly sugary) with a touch of savory saltiness.
- 2.2 lb Sweet potatoes
- 100 g Unsalted butter
- ½ cup Dark brown sugar
- ⅓ cup Maple syrup
- ¼ cup Orange juice
- Zest of 1 small orange
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of coarse sea salt
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Rinse and peel the sweet potatoes, slicing them into rounds (6-8cm thick) or cubes of similar dimensions. If you prefer, you can also cut them into smaller cubes.
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Heat a skillet over medium flame. Add the butter and allow it to melt, ensuring it does not scorch. Then, mix in the brown sugar, maple syrup, orange juice, orange zest, a sprinkle of sea salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the sugar is completely melted.
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Add the yams and mix to incorporate with the sauce.
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Partially cover the skillet and allow it to simmer on low flame for approximately 10-15 minutes, stirring midway until the yams are fully cooked and tender enough to be pierced with a fork. At this stage, the sauce ought to be syrupy and sufficiently thick to envelop the yams.
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When finished, take it off the heat and place it into a serving platter. Drizzle all the delectable caramel sauce over the yams and sprinkle with a bit of sea salt flakes. Allow it to cool for a few moments prior to serving. Relish!
- This recipe can accommodate up to 3 pounds of yams.
- Allow the dish to cool a bit before serving, as the caramelized syrup will be quite hot.
- For a festive variation, consider adding chopped toasted pecans or walnuts right before serving.
- The nuts provide a pleasant crunch and contrast to the soft consistency of the yams. You can also incorporate different seasonings such as ginger, allspice, or cloves if desired.
Calories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 651mgFiber: 5gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 24033IU
Vitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 1mg
Nutritional information: Please be advised that the nutrition label shared is an approximation based on an online nutrition calculator. It may differ depending on the particular ingredients and brands utilized. Under no circumstances shall thedinnerbite.com be liable for any losses or damages stemming from your reliance on the nutritional details.
And there you go, a straightforward and delectable sweet potato dish you can prepare at home swiftly. As always, if you tried this recipe, I would be thrilled to hear from you! Please rate the recipe 5 stars and share your thoughts in the comments below. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and pin it to your Pinterest. Kindly subscribe to the blog if you haven’t yet for free new recipes delivered to your inbox.
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