Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
This candied sweet potatoes recipe gives a yummy new twist to the classic traditional sweet potatoes with a little “red hot candy” flavor! It’s perfect for holiday and seasonal meals or any time you’re craving sweet potatoes!
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
3/4 cup red cinnamon candies (red hots)
1/2 cup (stick) margarine
3–4 sweet potatoes (enough to cover the bottom of large skillet)
1/2 cup pecans (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the first 4 ingredients to boiling.
- Peel and slice sweet potatoes into pieces about 1 1/2 inches thick.
- Place sweet potato slices in a single layer in the syrup.
- If desired, sprinkle the pecans over the top.
- Cover and cook slowly over medium heat until the sweet potatoes are done and the syrup is thick (about 1 hour). Baste a few times with syrup while cooking.
