Stove Top Candied Sweet Potatoes
Cooking Sweet Potatoes on the stove is a fast and simple way to make candied sweet potatoes in no time flat. Finish them off in the oven with marshmallows for a fast sweet potato casserole or eat them from the pot as-is!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 285kcal
Cost: Recipe $3.88 / Serving $0.49
Ingredients
- 6 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 5 to 6 medium) ($2.49)
- ½ cup Butter ($0.99)
- 1 cup granulated sugar ($0.36)
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves ($0.04)
Optional Topping
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prep the potatoes. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into ½ inch cubes.
- Cook. In a large pot or 12 inch cast iron skillet, combine the sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, and cloves over medium heat. Allow the butter to melt, then stir to combine.
- Simmer. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Finish. Serve as is, or transfer to a casserole dish and top with marshmallows. Broil on high for about 1 minute until marshmallows are lightly toasted.
- Serve. Serve warm.
Notes
- Sweetness: Reduce the sugar by up to half for a less sweet dish.
- Syrup level: Reduce the butter by half for less syrup.
- Cookware: If using a cast iron skillet or oven safe pot, you can broil directly without transferring to a casserole dish.
- Swaps: Yams and sweet potatoes are interchangeable.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Reheat before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 454.2g | Protein: 1.7g | Fat: 11.6g | Saturated Fat: 7.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 30.5mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 314.4mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29.1g | Vitamin A: 804.3IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 34.4mg | Iron: 0.6mg
