Description
A cherished Southern recipe combining creamy, tender sweet potatoes with a rich brown sugar syrup, creating a dish that’s a heartfelt experience at family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- A pinch of salt
- Chopped pecans (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange the sweet potato slices in a large baking dish.
- Combine brown sugar, melted butter, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes, coating each slice.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans on top before serving if desired.
Notes
Ensure even-sized slices for consistent cooking. Basting is crucial for caramelization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg