Glazed Candied Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallows
Delight in these classic glazed candied sweet potatoes topped with toasted marshmallows for a perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and comforting flavors, ideal for holiday meals or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange the sliced sweet potatoes in a single layer in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, orange juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined and sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the glaze evenly over the sweet potatoes, making sure they are all coated.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, baste the sweet potatoes with the glaze, and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle the mini marshmallows evenly over the sweet potatoes and return to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until marshmallows are golden brown and melted.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For an extra crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans on top before adding the marshmallows.