Caramel Sweet Potatoes

Total Time

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

10 servings

Updated: 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
Caramel Sweet Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 182 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.