Best 11 Spicy Orange Rum Laced Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds in a delightful culinary journey with our Spicy Orange Rum-Laced Sweet Potatoes. This tantalizing dish combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with a zesty blend of spices, orange zest, and a hint of rum, creating a captivating flavor profile that will leave you craving more. Join us as we explore this sweet and savory symphony, venturing into the world of roasted sweet potato recipes, where caramelized edges meet tender, melt-in-your-mouth interiors. Brace yourself for a flavor explosion as we unveil three enticing variations: Candied Orange-Rum Roasted Sweet Potatoes, a harmonious blend of citrus and spice; Spicy Orange-Rum Roasted Sweet Potatoes, a fiery delight for those who love a kick; and Orange-Rum Glazed Sweet Potatoes, a sweet and tangy treat that balances tang and sweetness. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will elevate your taste buds and leave you utterly satisfied.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH ORANGE JUICE



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Every holiday my mother makes these candied sweet potatoes with orange juice and every holiday someone asks for her recipe. After 53 years, she certainly has perfected it!

Provided by GR8DO

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium sweet potatoes
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup orange juice
½ teaspoon salt
4 whole cloves, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender but not mushy, 18 to 20 minutes. Drain. Peel sweet potatoes and cut in half lengthwise. Discard skins.
  • Combine brown sugar, butter, orange juice, salt, and cloves in a large skillet or electric frying pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until syrupy. Arrange potato halves in the syrup and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove cloves from syrup before serving, if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 166.4 mg, Sugar 23 g

ORANGE-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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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

4 medium sweet potatoes (2 to 2-1/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup orange juice
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter
1/4 cup chopped pecans

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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SWEET POTATOES WITH RUM



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This side dish is decadent with the addition of the rum, but not as sweet as those that use marshmallows. If you substitute the orange juice, add some freshly grated orange zest too, for a real flavour punch.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 medium sweet potatoes
4 tablespoons margarine or 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup dark rum (substitute freshly-squeezed orange juice if you wish; it will taste different though)
1/2 cup golden raisin

Steps:

  • Boil the whole, unpeeled, sweet potatoes until tender but not too soft-- it will take anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes depending on the thickness of your potatoes.
  • Drain and, when cool enough to handle, peel and slice into 1/4-inch slices.
  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Arrange the slices in an attractive overlapping pattern in a buttered shallow baking dish.
  • Dot with butter pieces, then sprinkle with brown sugar and raisins, if using.
  • Drizzle the rum over all.
  • Bake in preheated oven, uncovered, until bubbly and glazed, about 30 minutes.

SPICY ORANGE & RUM LACED SWEET POTATOES



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We really enjoy the flavor of sweet potatoes mixed with spices and oranges. It makes that old potato taste special and new. These robust potatoes do not disappoint. They are great served with pork or chicken. If so inclined, the potatoes looks great in its orange bowl, very festive.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Potatoes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 large sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons dark rum
4 oranges (halved and hollowed out-cover with plastic wrap until needed)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup coffee, strong
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey, liquid
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup blanched almond, chopped
2 tablespoons orange zest, finely grated
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground fresh
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, ground fresh
4 tablespoons slivered almonds (garnish)

Steps:

  • 1. Boil the sweet potatoes in salted water, until they are fork tender, drain and put through a ricer, or mash really well.
  • 2. Place the potatoes in a warm bowl and add the coffee, butter, almonds, rum, baking powder, sugar, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange zest, salt and pepper making sure to mix well, after each addition.
  • 3. Showcase the sweet potatoes in the orange shells and garnish with the almonds and serve right away.

SPICY SWEET POTATOES



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My family fell in love with the combination of sweet and spicy in this potato side dish the very first time they tried it. It goes great with poultry...and looks so pretty on the dinner table. I try to serve it often. -Lynn Thomas London, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine sweet potatoes and oil. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH ORANGE & HONEY



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By Karen and Ben Barker, from Fine Cooking, issue #47. I have slightly adapted this recipe as I wanted a bit more spice to these sweet potatoes. This is a great addition to any holiday spread.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, more for the pan
3 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (regular is fine if you don't have smoked)
4 medium sweet potatoes, preferably the same size and shape, peeled, halved crosswise, and quartered lengthwise (2 lb. total)
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400°F Lightly butter a large Pyrex or ceramic baking dish that can hold the sweet potato wedges in one layer.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in the honey, orange juice, and spices. Put the sweet potatoes in the buttered baking dish, add the honey mixture, and toss the pieces well to coat them thoroughly. Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast until the potatoes are browned and tender and the juices are bubbly and thickened, 45 to 55 minutes. To ensure even roasting, stir and baste several times with the pan juices, doing so more frequently toward the end of roasting. Serve at once.

ORANGE RUM SWEET POTATOES



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Simple sweet potato recipe, perfect for the Halloween holiday. Recipe combines sweet potatoes with orange flavored rum, salt and brown sugar. Sweet potatoes are baked until tender and golden. Posting this here for safe keeping. Found @ http://www.sweetpotatorecipes.net

Provided by SassiFras

Categories     Low Protein

Time 27m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (28 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained and cut in thick strips
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons orange flavored rum
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Arrange sweet potato strips in single layer in shallow baking dish.
  • In small saucepan, combine butter, orange flavored rum, kosher salt, and light brown sugar.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Pour rum mixture over sweet potatoes and sprinkle with additional brown sugar.
  • Bake 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.3, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 204.7, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 4, Sugar 17.3, Protein 2.2

ORANGE-SPICED SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Orange-Spiced Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Patty Mae

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 cup orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground
1/4 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground

Steps:

  • Bake sweet potatoes in a 400 degree oven until they can be pierced with a fork.
  • Cool, peel, and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Place cooked potatoes in a 2-qt covered baking dish.
  • Combine orange juice concentr ate, butter, brown sugar, and spices in a small saucepan.
  • Cook over medium-low heat until sugar and butter are melted; pour over potatoes.
  • Bake covered at 350 F for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove cover and bake another 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.2, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 152.6, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 30.1, Protein 1.9

ORANGE SWEET POTATOES



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"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

8 medium sweet potatoes (about 4 pounds)
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET AND SPICY SWEET POTATOES



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The spicy mixture covering these sweet potatoes is also good on chicken pieces!

Provided by Erin R Pitman

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place the sweet potato chunks into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, then sprinkle the brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, chili powder, and cayenne pepper overtop. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated with the seasoning. Spread onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn the potatoes over with a spatula, and continue baking until the sweet potatoes are golden and tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 130.3 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH BROWN SUGAR AND PECANS



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This maple-sweetened mashed sweet potato casserole has a brown sugar and pecan topping that bakes into a crunchy candylike crust.

Categories     Thanksgiving     Side     Sweet Potato/Yam     Bon Appétit     Food Processor     Nut     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Pecan     Fall     Maple Syrup     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 12-14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

For the topping:
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
½ cup chopped pecans (about 2 ounces)
¼ cup (½ stick) chilled butter, cut into ¼-inch pieces
For the sweet potatoes:
5 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 1½-inch pieces
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix sugar, pecans and butter in small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to use. (Can be made up to 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Cook sweet potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 12 minutes. Drain. Let stand in colander 15 minutes. Purée sweet potatoes in processor.
  • Beat eggs, syrup, vanilla, lemon juice and salt in large bowl. Mix in puréed sweet potatoes. Transfer sweet potato mixture to prepared dish. Sprinkle pecan topping evenly over mixture.
  • Bake until sweet potato mixture is set and topping bubbles, about 1 hour. Let stand 15 minutes and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, unblemished sweet potatoes that are about the same size. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes before baking: This will help the steam escape and prevent the potatoes from bursting.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender: The potatoes are done when you can easily pierce them with a fork.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling: This will help prevent them from breaking apart.
  • Garnish the sweet potatoes with fresh herbs or spices: This will add extra flavor and color to the dish.

Conclusion:

Spicy Orange Rum Laced Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet potatoes are roasted until tender and then glazed with a mixture of orange juice, rum, and spices. The result is a dish that is both sweet and savory, with a hint of heat. These sweet potatoes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

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