Citrus Candied Sweet Potatoes
Infuse your holiday table with a burst of sweet and tangy flavor with these irresistible Citrus Candied Sweet Potatoes. This vibrant side dish combines melt-in-your-mouth sweet potato slices with a luscious glaze made from fresh orange juice, a hint of lemon, brown sugar, honey, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The addition of fresh orange zest brightens the dish, while an optional sprinkle of chopped pecans adds a delightful crunch. Baked to tender perfection and coated in a glossy citrus glaze, these sweet potatoes are the ultimate blend of comfort and sophistication. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy gathering, this easy-to-make recipe will have your guests going back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 whole zest of an orange
- 0.25 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, honey, and butter. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and orange zest into the sauce.
Pour the citrus glaze evenly over the sweet potato slices in the baking dish.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and spoon some of the glaze from the bottom of the dish over the top of the sweet potatoes.
Continue baking uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the glaze has thickened slightly.
Optional: Sprinkle chopped pecans over the sweet potatoes during the last 5 minutes of baking for added crunch and flavor.
Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1427 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.8 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.9 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 905 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 232.5 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 140.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 522 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
