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These Candied sweet potatoes make for the perfect side dish this holiday season. Easy to make healthy side dish recipe that’s so flavorful and needs just 15 minutes of prep time.
A simple, satisfying, and delicious side of this recipe to add to your dinner table this holiday season. These maple and pecan roasted sweet potatoes need just about 15 minutes of prep time and are then tossed in the oven and roasted to perfection. You will not go wrong if you plan to serve these baked candied sweet potatoes we promise. These maple roasted sweet potatoes are so delicious and would pair well with pretty much anything you serve them with plus they are vegan-friendly. Impress your guests with this classic holiday side dish and we promise this recipe we promise it will be a winner.
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Why this maple roasted potato recipe will be a winner
- Simple and easy: Making these candied baked sweet potatoes is going to be very easy to put together and let it bake in the oven until it caramelizes.
- Can be prepped ahead: You can easily cut up the potatoes, place then in a container of water and store in the fridge to save on time the day of.
- Super delicious: These candied sweet potatoes are so tastying they will be the highlight of the dinner feast.
INgredients, notes, and substitutes
- Sweet potatoes: peeled and thinly sliced. thicker slices may need a few more minutes to cook through. use any sweet potato of choice.
- juice: either orange or pineapple juice will work. adds in a unique flavor. this ingredient can be skipped. do not use water instead.
- maple syrup: to keep this vegan-friendly use maple syrup or brown sugar. Otherwise honey will work too.
- coconut oil: if you dont have any coconut oil, use any other neutral tasting oil. you may use melted butter.
- spices: we love using cinnamon and nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste. if you like to meausre, use about 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp of pepper
- pecans: toasted pecans makes for a great addition to this side dish. You may swap with walnuts.
- Add more toppings: you may add other toppings like a variety of nuts, some chopped dates or figs, or even baby marshmallows. you would need to add these ingredients before you place the potatoes back into the oven to bake for the last 10 minutes.
Instructions on how to make these Easy candied Sweet potatoes
- Get the oven ready: Preheat the oven to 350F and lightly grease a medium oven-safe dish with coconut oil.
- Add sliced potatoes into a dish: Place the sweet potatoes in the prepared dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk the fresh juice, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add the maple syrup sauce on potatoes: Pour the maple mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
- Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45-50 minutes, gently tossing into the potatoes halfway.
- Mix the potatoes: Once the time is up, the potatoes should be fork-tender. Remove and gently toss with the pecans.
- Bake again uncovered: Return to the oven and bake uncovered for 8-10 more minutes, or until slightly caramelized on top.
- Serve: Once they are caramelized and checked for doneness, remove from oven and serve.
frequently asked questions
If your candied sweet potatoes/yams come out a bit watery but the yams are done, you may thicken up the sauce by adding a bit of cornstarch. To do so, mix 2 tsp of cornstarch with about 1 tbsp of cold water and add them to the glaze/sweet potatoes. Just mix everything together and let it cook for another 3-5 minutes to thicken up.
Candied yams or sweet potatoes are a classic holiday side dish that goes well with a variety of meats served during the holidays like turkey, ham, roast, or chicken.
In the US people casually refer to sweet potatoes as yams even though they are completely different vegetables. Yams a more starchy, have a lighter-colored interior with a rougher and darker exterior. Whereas, sweet potatoes have a creamier and softer reddish interior and are sweeter than yams.
More side dish recipe you may like
- Maple Pecan Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Roasted Smoked Sweet Potatoes
- Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole
- Easy Marinated Tomatoes
- Oven Roasted Veggies
- Oven Roasted Garlic Green Beans
- Parmesan Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower
- Easy Potatoes Au Gratin
What to serve with candied sweet potatoes
- Maple Glazed Roasted Turkey Breast
- Garlic Herb Roast Turkey
- Steak and Mushroom Sauce
- Lemon Garlic Oven Roasted Whole Chicken
- Easy Homemade Meatloaf
- Slow Cooker Cranberry Brisket
- Garlic Beef Tenderloin Roast
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Baked Candied Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice , or pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup maple syrup, or honey
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and lightly grease a medium oven-safe dish with coconut oil.
- Place the sweet potatoes in the prepared dish and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk the fresh juice, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour the maple mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45-50 minutes, gently tossing into the potatoes halfway.
- Once the time is up, the potatoes should be fork-tender. Remove and gently toss with the pecans.
- Return to the oven and bake uncovered for 8-10 more minutes, or until slightly caramelized on top.
Notes
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Maple syrup: you can use honey or brown sugar instead. to keep it vegan friendly, do use maple syrup or brown sugar
- Pecans: you may replace pecans with walnuts
- The thicker the sweet potatoes slices the more time it will need to bake
- Any other bland oil may be used instead of coconut oil
- Store the remainder in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
