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Glazed Candied Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallows

Glazed Candied Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallows for Joyful Holidays

Enjoy Glazed Candied Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallows, a sweet, comforting dish perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 large Sweet Potatoes Use orange-fleshed varieties like Jewel or Garnet
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances sweetness
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Provides richness
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Adds caramel notes; can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows Generously sprinkle for topping

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • pot
  • Aluminum Foil

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into large cubes. Boil in salted water for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and cool.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla. Cook for 3-5 minutes until syrupy.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish, arrange cooked sweet potatoes, and pour the warm glaze over them.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  5. Remove foil and sprinkle marshmallows evenly on top. Bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until toasted.
  6. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cut sweet potatoes uniformly for even cooking and don't overboil them to maintain texture. Broil for a crispy topping if desired.

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