Danish Caramelised Potatoes (Brunede Kartofler)
Small boiled potatoes tossed in golden caramel and butter. Sweet, salty and a must with roast pork.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.73 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 to 20 minutes until just tender. Drain and peel them while warm. Pat dry.
18 min - 2
Put the sugar in a wide, heavy frying pan over a medium heat. Do not stir, just swirl the pan, until it melts to a deep golden caramel, about 5 minutes.
5 min - 3
Add the butter, which will bubble up, and stir until smooth.
- 4
Add the potatoes and roll them gently for 3 to 4 minutes until all are glossy and coated.
3 min 30 s - 5
Serve straight away with a pinch of salt.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.