Here is an old-fashioned recipe for glazed sweet potatoes.
Ingredients:
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup water
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Scrub the sweet potatoes clean and peel them, if desired.
- Cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch thick rounds and place them in a baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the butter is melted, and the ingredients are well-combined.
- Pour the glaze over the sweet potatoes and stir to coat them evenly.
- Bake the sweet potatoes for 45–50 minutes, or until they are tender and the glaze is bubbly and caramelized.
- Serve the glazed sweet potatoes hot as a delicious side dish or dessert.
Enjoy this old-fashioned recipe for glazed sweet potatoes, straight from the pages of Ruth’s Dishes!