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Skillet Candied Sweet Potatoes

Sweet, cinnamon candied sweet potatoes made in a skillet on the stovetop.

Skillet Candied Sweet Potatoes Tips

I’m not very skilled at dicing and cubing vegetables, but I did my best to have a small to medium size pieces. If they are cut too large they won’t cook all the way through for the cooking time listed. Be sure not to have the temperature on your stovetop too high as the sweet potatoes can burn.

Skillet Candied Sweet Potatoes
Skillet Candied Sweet Potatoes

Skillet Candied Sweet Potatoes

Sweet, buttery cinnamon candied sweet potatoes made in a skillet on the stovetop.
4.37 from 11 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 239 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into small-to-medium pieces
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet heat 2 Tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until fork tender, about 15 minutes, stirring often.
  • Scoot potatoes to edges of pan, add remaining 4 Tablespoons butter to center and melt. Add brown sugar to melted butter. Gently toss potatoes to coat in sugar mixture. Lower heat to low. Allow to simmer in sauce about 7 minutes. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Stir to combine. Transfer to serving dish and pour extra sauce on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 165mgPotassium: 404mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 16386IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 1mg
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19 Comments

  1. I made it for dinner tonight. I would suggest that you cut the sweet potatoes into small pieces (but not tiny). They cook well that way. I had to cook at a slightly higher temp. They were delicious but can only be a treat with all that butter! The cinnamon seems like a large amount and it even looks that way, but it does not taste that way. Definitely a wonderful side dish I will do on the more special occasions.

  2. I find it works out better and easier to cook the sweet potatoes first and then cut them up and add to the frying pan etc.

  3. My mother, from Texas, cut the yams/sweet potatoes in quarters lengthwise, then perked them slowly for a long time in the brown sugar, butter, etc. , carefully turning now and then until carmelized. Delicious!

  4. 5 stars
    Absolutely loved this! After I peeled and cut the sweet potatoes, I nuked them to speed the cooking process a bit. Such a simple yet tasty recipe. Paired it with pulled pork sandwiches and creamy cucumber salad and it was a perfect match. ❤️