Best 11 Moms Candied Sweet Potatoes Pineapple Recipes

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**Moms Candied Sweet Potatoes and Pineapple: A Sweet and Savory Holiday Side Dish**

During the holiday season, candied sweet potatoes with pineapple are a staple side dish that adds a unique blend of sweet and savory flavors to the dinner table. This classic recipe features tender sweet potatoes coated in a luscious glaze made from brown sugar, pineapple juice, and spices. The addition of pineapple chunks adds a tropical twist to the dish, creating a harmonious balance of sweetness and tanginess. Whether you're looking for a traditional holiday side or a flavorful dish to impress your guests, Moms Candied Sweet Potatoes and Pineapple is sure to be a hit.

In addition to the main recipe, this article also includes variations for those with different dietary needs. For a vegan version, the butter can be replaced with a plant-based alternative, and for those who prefer a spicier dish, a pinch of cayenne pepper can be added to the glaze. The article also provides tips for making the candied sweet potatoes ahead of time, ensuring they are perfectly cooked and ready to enjoy when your guests arrive.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CANDIED SWEET POTATO WITH PINEAPPLE



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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

1 spray(s) Cooking spray
1 Tbsp Splenda Granulated no calorie sweetener
1.5 pound(s) Uncooked sweet potato(es) peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
8 oz Crushed pineapple canned in juice undrained
0.25 tsp Ground cinnamon

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



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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

5 large sweet potatoes
1 20 oz can pineapple slices (in its own juice) (* reserve the juice!)
2 tablespoons brown sugar (* more or less to taste)
1/2 cup maraschino cherries

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

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH PINEAPPLE



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My family's recipe. I don't remember a holiday as a kid that this dish was not served. It's just not Thanksgiving or Christmas without Candied Sweet Potatoes.

Provided by Julia Ferguson

Categories     Fruit Sides

Number Of Ingredients 9

5-6 large sweet potaotes
1 20 oz can, crushed pineapple
1 stick butter, melted
1/2 tsp cinnamon
couple dash(es) nutmeg
1 pinch allspice
1 orange, zested
1 - 1 1/2 c packed, brown sugar
1 large bag, marshmallows (large or minature) just be careful if too many are added to top of sweet potatoes they will overflow into oven.

Steps:

  • 1. Scrub outside skin of sweet potatoes. Place sweet potatoes in large pan, and cover with water. Place pan on med-high heat and cover with lid. Bring potatoes to a boil, turn down to med heat and cook until fork tender. When tender remove from water, set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • 2. In small mixing bowl combine brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and oranage zest. Set aside.
  • 3. Preheat oven 350 degrees F. Place butter in 9x13 baking dish and place in oven to melt. Remove from oven when melted. Remove skins from sweet potatoes. Slice sweet potatoes into several slices lengthwise; layer potato slices in baking dish with melted butter. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over sweet potato slices. Spoon crushed pineapple over brown sugar. Place in oven and bake until edges of pineapple begin to brown. Remove from oven and cover top with marshmallows. Return to oven and bake until marshmallows begin to brown. Keep an eye on marshmallows, as they will burn easily.

SWEET POTATO PINEAPPLE BAKE



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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

1 can (29 ounces) cut sweet potatoes, drained
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
3 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup miniature marshmallows

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.

MOM'S CANDIED YAMS WITH CARAMEL



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I took my mom's childhood candied yam recipe and added a layer of caramel. It is now a must at every Thanksgiving and Christmas and is often requested with much anticipation by anyone who has had it. One recipe will serve 6, but barely. I promise there won't be leftovers. If you're going to feed 6 or more, I suggest doubling the recipe in a 9x13-inch pan.

Provided by TheEnvyOfKings

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 ounces caramel topping
2 cups marshmallows, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix sweet potatoes, pineapple, butter, brown sugar, salt, egg, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Pour half the sweet potato mixture into a 9x9-inch casserole dish. Pour caramel sauce over sweet potatoes; top with 1 cup marshmallows. Spread the remaining sweet potato mixture over marshmallow layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Add the remaining 1 cup marshmallows and bake until marshmallows are golden brown, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 274.2 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

MY GRANDMA'S CANDIED YAMS WITH PINEAPPLE



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Grandma was always in charge of Thanksgiving dinner in my family. This is my variation on her candied yams (sweet potatoes), and they are the best!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
One 20-ounce can crushed pineapple
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the sweet potatoes in a 2-quart baking dish. Set aside.
  • In a medium pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the sugar and stir until smooth. Drain the pineapple in a strainer, reserving the juice. Stir in about half the pineapple and half the pineapple juice; reserve the rest of the pineapple and juice for another use. Stir in the cinnamon, cloves and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract. Pour the mixture directly over the sweet potatoes.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake until the sweet potatoes are just tender, about 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the sweet potatoes are caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes more.
  • Plate and serve immediately. Pour extra sauce from the bottom of the baking dish on top.

MAMA'S CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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The combination of orange juice with sweet potatoes is outstandingly delicious! My mother was a great cook. Her dishes always had plenty of exciting flavors. I'm passing on one of her favorites which we enjoyed.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 2h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 sweet potatoes
6 tablespoons butter
8 ounces orange juice
1 cup Karo syrup
1 cup light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 orange, sliced

Steps:

  • Boil sweet potatoes for 30 minutes. Let potatoes cool and then peel. Cut into quarters.
  • Place in a large saucepan and add butter, orange juice, syrup and sugar.
  • On top of stove cook at low heat for about 1 3/4 hours to glaze potatoes. Tilt saucepan often to coat all potatoes. Place oranges slices in pot 30 minutes before serving. (She never used a crock pot, but I bet it would work as well.) Freezes well -- just reheat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.5, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 18.3, Sodium 101.4, Carbohydrate 64.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 35.9, Protein 1.6

CLASSIC CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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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

6 medium sweet potatoes or yams (2 pounds)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt

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

SWEET POTATO PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE



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A super-easy side dish that has always been a hit with my family for both Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Provided by DELORA

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 sweet potatoes
½ cup crushed pineapple with juice
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large soup pot, boil sweet potatoes whole until soft. Remove skins, and dice into bite-sized pieces.
  • Mix sweet potatoes, crushed pineapple, light brown sugar, and butter in prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until casserole is mushy with no excess water in the dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 53 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

PINEAPPLE SWEET POTATOES



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Baked sweet potatoes with a candied pineapple sauce!

Provided by Jo Allgauer

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 sweet potatoes
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground cloves

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

SWEET POTATOES ON PINEAPPLE RINGS



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"This side dish is easy to prepare, fun to serve and delicious to eat," states North Canton, Ohio's Donna Gonda. "It's a staple at my Thanksgiving dinner. I pop it in the oven and let it cook while I'm carving the turkey."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups mashed canned or cooked sweet potatoes (prepared without milk or butter)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple slices, drained
10 miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Place pineapple slices in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top each slice with 1/4 cup sweet potato mixture and a marshmallow. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, smooth sweet potatoes that are about the same size. Avoid any that are bruised or have soft spots.
  • Boil the sweet potatoes until they are tender but not mushy: This will help them hold their shape when you candy them.
  • Make sure the sugar syrup is boiling before you add the sweet potatoes: This will help them caramelize and get that delicious sticky coating.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes in the syrup until they are evenly coated: Stir them occasionally to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Add the pineapple chunks and cook for a few more minutes: This will add a delicious tropical flavor to the dish.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes warm or at room temperature: They are also delicious served cold, but the syrup will be thicker.

Conclusion:

These Mom's Candied Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are sweet, sticky, and full of flavor. The pineapple adds a nice tropical touch, and the pecans add a crunchy texture. These sweet potatoes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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