I ve mentioned before how my grandmother on my mama s side of the family gave me one of my most prized possessions when i was engaged to be married. Candied sweet potatoes make an classic southern dish. Candied sweet potatoes southern traditional. Mix the sugar cinnamon nutmeg and salt. 23 people talking join in now join the conversation.
Thick sweet potato slices are covered in a butter and sugar mixture and baked until soft. They are wonderfully sweet and flavored with a little cinnamon ginger nutmeg and vanilla. Sweet potatoes have a lot of water in them so rather than boil them in water and then candy them she said to cut them up in large pieces i cut mine in large steaks add a stick of butter and a cup of brown sugar then cover and simmer them on medium low heat for an hour. Southern candied sweet potatoes are a wonderful fall side dish. Recipe by bev i am.
Cover the sweet potatoes with sugar mixture and stir. Cover the sweet potatoes with sugar mixture and stir. Thick sweet potato slices are covered in a butter and sugar mixture and baked until soft. This is a great southern traditional recipe that is great served with ham pork chicken or even holiday meals. I ve mentioned before how my grandmother on my mama s side of the family gave me one of my most prized possessions when i was engaged to be married.
