Mama's Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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.

Peel and slice sweet potatoes very thinly.

Add butter to the sweet potatoes.

Add granulated sugar to the sweet potatoes.

Add nutmeg to the sweet potatoes.

Add vanilla to the sweet potatoes.

Cook down the mixture until the syrup thickens.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens