Description
Discover how to make this delightful sweet potato candy with our easy-to-follow recipe. A melt-in-your-mouth treat infused with warm spices.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Beauregard or Jewel sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch (optional, if mixture is too wet)
Instructions
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Boil until fork-tender, then drain very well.
- Mash sweet potatoes until smooth. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, optional cloves, and vanilla extract. Mix well. If too wet, stir in flour/cornstarch.
- Transfer mixture to a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 10-15 minutes until thickened and pulling away from the pan.
- Pour into an 8×8 inch greased or parchment-lined dish. Spread evenly and cool completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Once firm, lift from the dish and cut into 1-inch squares. Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins