Glazed Candied Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallows
A classic American side dish featuring tender sweet potatoes glazed in a buttery brown sugar sauce and topped with toasted marshmallows for a perfect blend of sweet and creamy flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, boil the sweet potato cubes until tender but not mushy, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, orange juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Cook until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Place the drained sweet potatoes in a baking dish and pour the glaze evenly over them. Gently toss to coat.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize on the potatoes.
- Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle mini marshmallows evenly on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until marshmallows are golden and melted.
- Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
For an extra crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans over the marshmallows before the final bake.