Candied Sweet Potatoes
Candied Sweet Potatoes
These candied sweet potatoes are a nostalgic, cozy side dish made with buttery brown sugar syrup and topped with perfectly toasted marshmallows.
They’re soft, sweet, sticky, and absolutely irresistible — the kind of classic dish every holiday table needs.
Candied sweet potatoes are one of those classic dishes that instantly make a meal feel warm and cozy. This recipe is simple, old-fashioned, and exactly the way families have been making it for generations.
The sweet potatoes simmer in a buttery brown sugar mixture that turns into a rich syrup, coating every piece in caramel-like sweetness.
And of course, the best part is the marshmallows — melted, toasted, and lightly golden on top.
I love this recipe because it uses just a handful of pantry staples and always turns out delicious.
It’s the kind of dish that feels special even though it’s incredibly easy to throw together.
Whether you serve it for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Sunday dinner, or just because you’re craving something sweet and comforting, it always brings that homemade, heartwarming flavor.
The marshmallows add such a fun, nostalgic touch. They melt into the syrup and create the most irresistible topping — soft, gooey, and lightly toasted.
If you’re serving a holiday table, this dish brings color, sweetness, and that little spark of childhood joy everyone loves.
Ingredients
- 4–5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- Water (enough to cover potatoes)
- Mini marshmallows (for topping)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Peel and cut sweet potatoes into medium chunks.
2. Boil in Brown Sugar Syrup
Place potatoes in a pot and add enough water to cover them.
Add butter and brown sugar.
Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender and the liquid has slightly thickened.
3. Transfer to Baking Dish
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to a baking dish.
Pour a little of the brown sugar syrup over the top for extra flavor.
4. Add Marshmallows
Top generously with mini marshmallows.
5. Bake
Place the dish in the oven at 375°F and bake until the marshmallows are golden brown and toasty — about 10 minutes.
6. Serve Warm
Serve immediately while gooey and melty.
Serving Size
Serves 6–8 as a side dish.
Jennie’s Thoughts
This dish always reminds me of holiday dinners where the marshmallows were everyone’s favorite part.
I love how the potatoes soak up the buttery brown sugar syrup, turning soft and perfectly sweet without being too heavy.
It’s simple, comforting, and one of those recipes that makes the whole house smell amazing. Every time I make it, I’m reminded that classic recipes really are the best — especially when they’re this easy and this delicious.
