Old Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes
These old-fashioned candied sweet potatoes are a holiday side dish staple! Mom always made them in her cast iron skillet for Thanksgiving and Christmas, so they came out tender and sweet with crispy edges.
Ingredients
| Sweet potatoes | 6 | |
| Sugar | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Butter | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Nutmeg | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Cinnamon | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1 Pinch |
Directions
MAKING:
1. In a large (cast iron) skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add sliced potatoes to butter and toss to coat.
3. Mix sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
4. Add to potatoes. Toss to coat.
5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour (covered), stirring occasionally until potatoes are fork-tender.
SERVING:
6. Serve and Enjoy!
Recipe Summary
Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 75 Minutes
Ready In: 75 Minutes
Servings: 4
