Twice Baked Candied Sweet Potatoes
Twice Baked Candied Sweet Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, blending the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with creamy butter, brown sugar, and warm spices. Baked to perfection for a caramelized finish, these delightful treats are perfect for holiday feasts or cozy family dinners. Whether served as an indulgent side dish or a dessert, they are sure to become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side Dish/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Bake whole sweet potatoes for 45-60 minutes until tender. Allow them to cool slightly.
- Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Combine the sweet potato flesh with melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and chopped pecans; mix until smooth.
- Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until heated through and slightly caramelized.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato half (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider sprinkling mini marshmallows or walnuts on top before the final bake. To make it healthier, reduce sugar or substitute with maple syrup.