Caramel Sweet Potatoes

Total Time:Prep: 35 min. Bake: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Mary Jo Patrick

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 26, 2022

The sauce is the star of this recipe. It really does taste like butterscotch. It is a nice side dish for poultry or ham. —Mary Jo Patrick, Napoleon, Ohio

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Caramel Sweet Potatoes

Yield:10 servings
Prep:35 min
Cook:25 min

Ingredients

  • 6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Directions

  1. Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Drain and transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; pour over sweet potatoes. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until glazed, basting frequently.