A delightful side dish featuring sweet potatoes coated in a sweet, buttery glaze. Perfect for holiday dinners or as a comforting addition to any meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
45min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 150 grams brown sugar
- 115 grams butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 60 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into thick slices.
Step 3
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the brown sugar, water, and salt to the melted butter. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 6
Place the sweet potato slices in a baking dish.
Step 7
Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the sweet potatoes, ensuring they are well coated.
Step 8
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Step 9
Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the glaze is slightly caramelized.
Step 10
Serve warm and enjoy.