Enjoy the perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors with this ginger syrup sweet potato recipe. The sweet potatoes are cooked in a homemade ginger syrup, creating a sticky and syrupy glaze that enhances their natural sweetness. This easy-to-make dish is perfect as a side or a dessert, and will surely impress your family and friends. Try this recipe and savor the delicious combination of flavors!
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving
Directions
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
- In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, grated ginger, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Add the sweet potatoes to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sweet potatoes simmer in the ginger syrup for about 30 minutes, or until they are tender and the syrup has thickened.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sweet potatoes cool slightly in the ginger syrup.
- Serve the sweet potatoes warm, either as a side dish or a dessert. You can also top them with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Enjoy the delicious flavors of the ginger syrup sweet potatoes!
