Jump to RecipeThis post contains affiliate links.Please see our disclosure policy.Simply the best Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes, aka Candied Yams—tender in the center, sweet and caramelized on the edges, and full of the classic comfort food flavor you know and love.

Perfect for holidays, Sunday supper, or celebratory meals, this lighter take is every bit as delicious (if not more!) than the original—and it comes together in just a few easy steps anyone can master.Table of ContentsIngredientsHow to Make Candied Sweet PotatoesJenné’s Recipe TipsMake Ahead Directions Storage DirectionsFrequently Asked QuestionsMore Sweet Potato Side Dish RecipesCandied Sweet Potatoes Recipe Growing up in the South, a handful of dishes became part of my DNA—and candied sweet potatoes were front and center.My Nana made them for virtually every holiday gathering, so they’ve always been close to my heart.

After growing up and moving to Boston and New York for many years, I decided it was time to develop my own version whenever needing a nostalgic, comforting taste of home.The culture shock hit me hard, and I missed the delicious Soul Food of my youth.By then, I had been vegan for many years, so I set out to create a plant-based version of Nana’s classic, a vegan candied yams (or sweet potatoes), if you will.

After consulting her on the traditional preparation, I got to work and developed this plant-based recipe.The resulting baked candied sweet potatoes recipe w

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