How to make CANDIED SWEET POTATOES by Kelly Henry #potatoes #southernrecipe #tasty

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 cut sweet potatoes into small cubes.

Boil water and add a teaspoon of sugar.

Parboil sweet potato cubes for about 5-6 minutes, then strain and set aside.

Preheat oven to 250°F.

Melt the softened butter completely in a saucepan.

Add sugar to the melted butter and stir continuously until it simmers.

Add nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and molasses to the butter mixture and stir well.

Pour the sauce over the parboiled sweet potatoes and stir to coat them evenly.

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for about 30 minutes.

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