Description
Delight in these glazed candied sweet potatoes topped with toasted marshmallows, a perfect sweet and comforting side dish for holiday meals or cozy family dinners. Boiled sweet potato slices are coated in a rich brown sugar and butter glaze infused with warm spices, then baked until tender and caramelized, finished with a golden marshmallow crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 large sweet potatoes
Glaze
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into thick rounds or wedges. Boil them in a large pot of water for 8 to 10 minutes until they just become fork-tender. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Make the Glaze: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Let the mixture simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes until it thickens into a syrupy glaze.
- Bake Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a baking dish and arrange the boiled sweet potato slices evenly inside. Pour the prepared glaze over the sweet potatoes to coat them thoroughly. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the potatoes to caramelize.
- Add Marshmallows and Bake Again: Remove the foil from the baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the mini marshmallows over the top of the glazed sweet potatoes. Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until the marshmallows are melted and toasted to a golden brown.
- Serve: After baking, let the dish cool slightly to allow the glaze to set. Serve the sweet potatoes warm as a sweet and indulgent side dish.
Notes
- Boiling the sweet potatoes before baking ensures they are tender and reduces overall baking time.
- You can adjust the amount of brown sugar if you prefer a less sweet glaze.
- To achieve extra caramelization, broil for 1-2 minutes when toasting marshmallows but watch closely to avoid burning.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative.
