Make the Best Christmas Sweet Potatoes on Your First Try (Easy Recipe for Beginners!)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is dairy-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

marshmallows

🥗Healthier: vegan marshmallows

💰Cheaper: none

Vegan marshmallows are a suitable alternative for those avoiding gelatin.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds provide crunch and are nut-free.

Combine brown sugar, orange juice, butter, cinnamon stick, bourbon, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then let it simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens.

Remove the cinnamon stick from the sauce after simmering.

Peel 3 lb of sweet potatoes and slice them into rounds.

Place the sliced sweet potatoes in a baking dish.

Pour the thickened syrup over the sweet potatoes.

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens