**Kick-off your culinary journey with a tantalizing trip to the world of sweet potatoes, where flavors dance on your palate and aromas fill the air with delight.**
Embark on a sweet and savory adventure with our collection of candied sweet potato recipes, each bursting with unique flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. From the classic Southern-style candied sweet potatoes, caramelized to perfection with a hint of spices, to the tangy and refreshing pineapple-infused variation that adds a tropical twist, these recipes cater to every taste. Discover the secrets to creating the perfect balance of sweetness and savory, ensuring that each bite is a symphony of flavors.
CLASSIC CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
This candied sweet potato recipe is a true classic. Whether you're cooking for the family or looking for a traditional side for the holidays, this dish comes together on the stovetop with a few pantry staples. And because there's no baking or roasting required for these boiled sweet potatoes, you don't even need to pull out the vegetable peeler for this recipe-the skins will slip right off as the sweet potatoes cool. Candied sweet potatoes are a sweet twist for a side dish that's versatile enough for Thanksgiving and everyday meals.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Scrub sweet potatoes, but do not peel. Place potatoes in 3-quart saucepan. Add enough water just to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Slip off skins. Cut into 1/2-inch slices.
- Heat remaining ingredients in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly. Add potatoes. Gently stir until glazed and hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg
CANDIED SWEET POTATO WITH PINEAPPLE
Four ingredients equal one simple side dish. The pineapple juice helps caramelize the potatoes, resulting in wonderful flavor and texture.
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425ºF. Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Place potatoes in prepared dish. In a small bowl, combine crushed pineapple, Splenda and cinnamon; add to potatoes and toss until well mixed.
- Bake, stirring after 30 minutes, until sweet potato mixture is bubbly, about 45 minutes. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 kcal
CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH PINEAPPLE
Slices of sweet potatoes are baked in brown sugar and pineapple juice. Topped with slices of pineapple and cherries this is a unique, but very delicious, version of Candied Sweet Potatoes. They are perfect for the holidays.
Provided by Lauren Harris
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Scrub your sweet potatoes under running water, then place in a large stock pot.
- Cover the potatoes with water and place on the stove top over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook for about 20 minutes, or until just fork tender.
- Remove the potatoes and let cool.
- Once the potatoes are cool you should be able to peel off the skin with your hands.
- Trim the ends off of the potatoes and slice horizontally into 2″ rounds.
- Place the sweet potato rounds in a single later in a large casserole dish.
- Pour 1/2 cup of the pineapple juice from the can over the potatoes and sprinkle the brown sugar oven them evenly.
- Top with the pineapple slices and cherries.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the juices has thickened.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 237 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 118 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 22 g
MOMS CANDIED SWEET POTATOES & PINEAPPLE
My mom always makes these type of sweet potatoes, regardless what others we have for the Holidays. Yesterday we had them with our Turkey Dinner...Yum!
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Potatoes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. In a medium saucepan, add potatoes and 1/2 tsp salt, cover with water. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer. Cook until fork tender and drain. In another saucepan, add the butter, brown sugar, pinch salt, pineapple juice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil and simmer until thickened some - won't be real thick, more like a glaze. If you want a thicker glaze, add a small amount of corn starch to the pineapple juice before adding. Once sauce is to desired thickness and potatoes are cooked. Add the drained pineapple to the glaze and cook until heated through. Stir in the vanilla. Gently toss the sweet potatoes with the glaze, being careful not to break up potatoes too much. Heat through for a few minutes and pour into a serving dish. Sprinkle with pecans if using. Serve immediately.
PINEAPPLE SWEET POTATOES
Baked sweet potatoes with a candied pineapple sauce!
Provided by Jo Allgauer
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter one 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl to cool. Peel and quarter.
- In a sauce pan, combine pineapple, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Bring to boil and reduce heat.
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer in baking dish. Pour sauce over potatoes and bake for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 62.4 mg, Sugar 40.9 g
INSTANT POT® CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
Sweet potatoes can be candied really quickly in a pressure cooker.
Provided by Margy
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toss sweet potatoes with cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag until evenly coated.
- Place coated sweet potatoes in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Cover with maple syrup, white sugar, brown sugar, and margarine. Pour in water and stir. Close and lock the lid.
- Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.2 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 124.6 mg, Sugar 31 g
CLASSIC CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
This is the classic sweet potato recipe that my grandmother serves each year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's very simple, yet each time I make it people rave and ask for the recipe. Embarrassingly simple & quite delicious!
Provided by MICHELLERENE
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 1h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place whole sweet potatoes in a steamer over a couple of inches of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Peel, and slice sweet potatoes lengthwise into 1/2 inch slices. Place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, brown sugar, water and salt. When the sauce is bubbly and sugar is dissolved, pour over potatoes.
- Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, occasionally basting the sweet potatoes with the brown sugar sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 415.2 mg, Sugar 33 g
SWEET POTATO PINEAPPLE BAKE
Not only is this side yummy, but it's quick because it calls for canned yams, I got the idea from my sister...I just added the pineapple.-May Evans, Corinth, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes. Stir in the pineapple, pecans, brown sugar and butter. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake 5 minutes longer or until marshmallows are lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
PINEAPPLE SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH MARSHMALLOWS
Pineapple, sugar and marshmallows lend a super sweetness to sweet potatoes. I've been making the casserole for years, both for special occasions and casual dinners. -Ruth Leach, Shreveport, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place sweet potatoes in a large kettle and cover with water; bring to a boil. Boil gently until potatoes can easily be pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, 30-45 minutes. Drain; cool slightly., Preheat oven to 350°. Peel potatoes and place in a large bowl with butter and sugar; mash. Add pineapple, eggs, vanilla, nutmeg and salt; stir to combine., Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with marshmallows. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Choose firm and evenly shaped sweet potatoes for even cooking.
- Poke holes in the sweet potatoes before baking to allow steam to escape and ensure even cooking.
- Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes to an hour.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the pineapple mixture by combining pineapple, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, let them cool slightly before slicing them in half lengthwise.
- Top each sweet potato half with the pineapple mixture and return to the oven for 10 minutes, or until the pineapple mixture is bubbly and caramelized.
- Serve the candied sweet potatoes immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or mint.
Conclusion:
Candied Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet potatoes are tender and flavorful, and the pineapple mixture adds a touch of sweetness and tang. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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