Candied Sweet Potatoes (Two Ways)

Ingredients

• 2 lb Sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1‑inch cubes)
• 1 stick Unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
• 1 cup Light brown sugar
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup Marshmallows (mini or regular, broken into pieces)
• 1 tbsp Nonstick cooking spray (for greasing baking dishes)

Instructions

1. Peel and cut sweet potatoes

   Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into uniform 1‑inch cubes (cut straight in the middle).

   Time: PT5M

2. Rinse the potatoes

   Give the cut potatoes a quick rinse under cold water to remove excess starch, then drain.

   Time: PT2M

3. Boil the potatoes

   Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, then simmer for about 7 minutes until just tender but still firm.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: 212°F

4. Drain the potatoes

   Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them sit for a minute to steam off excess moisture.

   Time: PT2M

5. Prepare the caramel sauce

   In the same pot (or a saucepan), melt 1 stick of butter over medium heat. Add 1 cup light brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp pure vanilla extract. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.

   Time: PT5M

6. Coat potatoes in sauce

   Add the drained potatoes to the caramel sauce and toss gently until every piece is evenly coated.

   Time: PT3M

7. Divide potatoes into two baking dishes

   Spray two baking sheets (or shallow dishes) with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon half of the coated potatoes into each dish.

   Time: PT2M

8. Add marshmallows to one dish

   In the second dish, sprinkle the broken‑up marshmallows evenly over the potatoes.

   Time: PT2M

9. Bake the sweet potatoes

   Place both dishes on the middle rack of a pre‑heated oven and bake at 350°F for 25‑30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the edges are caramelized.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 350°F

10. Cool and serve

    Remove from the oven, let the sweet potatoes rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

635

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

100 g

Fat

30 g

Fiber

5 g