old-fashioned candied sweet potatoes

Name: Old-Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 to 6 - sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced; 2 cup(s) sugar; 1 stick(s) butter (1/2 cup); 1/2 to 1 teaspoon(s) nutmeg (nutmeg is strong and you don't really need a lot); 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; pinch(es) salt

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Diane Atherton

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA

Updated on Oct 30, 2025

This is the way my mother served sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving and Christmas before she discovered the well known Sweet Potato Souffle recipe. As much as I love the souffle recipe, I still love these potatoes in this wonderful syrup. Hope you enjoy!

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Old Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes in a cast iron skillet.

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Member's Choice! Sweet potatoes on the holidays are a staple side dish. These candied ones are simple to make and divine. They're filled with butter, sugar, and spice. By cooking in the cast iron, the potatoes are tender and sweet with little crispy edges. If you want to get real fancy, sprinkle with some chopped pecans.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 1 Hr

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

4 to 6 - sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 cups sugar
1 stick butter (1/2 cup)
1/2 to 1 teaspoons nutmeg (nutmeg is strong and you don't really need a lot)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch salt

How To Make old-fashioned candied sweet potatoes

Step 1

In a large (cast iron) skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add sliced potatoes to butter and toss to coat.
Step 3

Mix sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
Step 4

Add to potatoes. Toss to coat.
Step 5

Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour (covered), stirring occasionally until potatoes are fork-tender.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 785kcal, carbohydrates: 146g, cholesterol: 61mg, fat: 24g, fiber: 7g, protein: 4g, saturated fat: 15g, sodium: 318mg, sugar: 109g, unsaturated fat: 8g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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