**Orange-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Pecans: A Sweet and Savory Side Dish Delight**
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of orange-glazed sweet potatoes with pecans, an irresistible side dish that perfectly complements your main course. These sweet potatoes are roasted to perfection, caramelizing their natural sweetness, while the tangy orange glaze adds a burst of citrusy flavor. Topped with crunchy pecans, this dish offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will elevate any meal.
ORANGE-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES
Sweet potatoes are such a nutritious vegetable and this recipe makes it absolutely delicious. The topping makes it irresistible.-American Dairy Assoc, Stacy Duffy, Chicago, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook sweet potatoes in boiling water until tender but still hold their shape, about 5 minutes; drain. Arrange in a buttered 2-qt. baking dish so slices overlap slightly. , In a saucepan, combine juice, butter, sugar, syrup, zest and spices; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium; cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Drizzle over potatoes., In a small bowl, combine oats, sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes.
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CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS
This is my favorite style of a Thanksgiving or Christmas time sweet potato side dish, since I'm not really a big fan of whipped sweet potatoes with marshmallow toppings. This is a very sweet dish (candied) but more to my liking. The spice and pecans add a whole new level of taste and texture.
Provided by Stiritup
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 2h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake potatoes in the preheated oven until you can easily pierce them halfway through with a sharp knife, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and allow to cool until easily handled, at least 20 minutes. Leave the oven on.
- Meanwhile, mix brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, pecans, and pumpkin pie spice for topping in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Peel the cooled sweet potatoes and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch thick slices.
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch ceramic or glass baking dish with 2 teaspoons butter. Spread potato slices in a single layer in the dish and spoon a bit of topping over each slice. Add remaining potato slices in a second layer and sprinkle with remaining topping.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned, about 20 minutes. Use a serving spoon to dish this out, making sure to get to some of the sauce from the bottom for each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 89.6 mg, Sugar 24.4 g
ORANGE SWEET POTATOES
"Seconds are common once folks try these wonderfully satisfying sweet potatoes-they're smothered with a cinnamon-orange sauce and dotted with walnuts," writes Bonnie Baumgardner from her home in Sylva, North Carolina.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain. When potatoes are cool, peel and cut into 1/2-in. slices. Arrange in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish; set aside., In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon. Stir in the orange juice, honey, butter, water and orange zest. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in walnuts. , Pour mixture over the potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until heated through.
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ORANGE GLAZED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS
Here is a great holiday side dish! Of course it can be made and enjoyed any time. My mom makes this. I prefer to mash the potatoes somewhat coursely or lumpy rather than as smoothly as typical mashed potatoes.
Provided by JMS0173
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 2h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375. Bake potatoes until very tender -- about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Let cool, and reduce oven heat to 350.
- Scoop potatoes out of peels and mash until desired texture. Stir in remaining ingredients and place in casserole dish (9 X 9).
- Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over potatoes. Bake until done at 350 -- about 1/2 hours.
- Optional: stud with 9 pecan halves at even intervals before returning to oven, just to make it look pretty.
Tips:
- Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, smooth sweet potatoes with no bruises or blemishes. Smaller sweet potatoes tend to be more tender and flavorful.
- Scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly: Use a vegetable brush to remove any dirt or debris from the skin of the sweet potatoes.
- Poke the sweet potatoes with a fork: This will help the glaze penetrate the sweet potatoes and cook them more evenly.
- Use a sharp knife to score the sweet potatoes: This will help the glaze adhere to the sweet potatoes and create a more caramelized exterior.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: Make sure there is enough space between the sweet potatoes so that they can cook evenly.
- Roast the sweet potatoes until they are tender: The sweet potatoes should be easily pierced with a fork when they are done.
- Make the glaze while the sweet potatoes are roasting: This will give the glaze time to thicken and develop its flavor.
- Brush the sweet potatoes with the glaze: Brush the sweet potatoes with the glaze several times during the last 10 minutes of roasting.
- Serve the sweet potatoes immediately: The sweet potatoes are best served hot and fresh out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Orange-glazed sweet potatoes with pecans are a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your sweet potatoes sweet or savory, crispy or soft, this recipe has you covered. So next time you're looking for a tasty and nutritious side dish, give orange-glazed sweet potatoes with pecans a try.
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