HOW TO MAKE CANDIED SWEET POTATOES (STOVE TOP WAY)

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

mini marshmallows

🥗Healthier: toasted pecans

💰Cheaper: regular marshmallows

Pecans add crunch and flavor without added sugar.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: pumpkin pie spice

💰Cheaper: allspice

Pumpkin pie spice adds a warm flavor profile.

Add sweet potatoes to a thick skillet and cover with water.

Boil sweet potatoes until they are halfway done, then remove the water.

In a separate pot, combine 1 cup of water, 2 cups of sugar, and 1 stick of butter.

Stir the mixture until combined and bring to a boil.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of allspice to the mixture and stir.

Once the sweet potatoes are tender but not overcooked, drain them.

Pour the sugar and butter mixture over the sweet potatoes.

Let the sweet potatoes sit in the syrup for about 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Add a pinch of salt to the mixture before serving.

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