Candied Sweet Potatoes

Because not all the sides have to be savory.

In this dish, the potatoes are perfectly tender, and not cloyingly sweet.

After baking, the caramel sauce becomes the perfect glaze consistency to drizzle over the sweet potatoes.

Southern Living Candied Sweet Potatoes in the baking dish to serve

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Here’s a brief outline of the recipe.

Reheat any leftovers in the microwave, or reheat the entire dish in a 350F oven until warmed through.

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Southern Living Candied Sweet Potatoes ingredients

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Its ideal alongsideBrussels sprouts, turkey or ham,cranberry sauceall the traditional fall fixings.

)unsalted butter

1/4cupsorghum syrup

1 Tbsp.

Cook over medium, stirring often, until butter is melted and sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes.

Southern Living Candied Sweet Potatoes on a plate to serve

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Sprinkle evenly with pecans; garnish with rosemary and flaky sea salt.

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Southern Living Candied Sweet Potatoes preparing the syrup

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Southern Living Candied Sweet Potatoes in the pan with the syrup poured on top before baking

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Southern Living Candied Sweet Potatoes after baking

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Southern Living Candied Sweet Potatoes garnished with rosemary and pecans

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