Discover the captivating flavors of glazed sweet potatoes, a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds with its perfect balance of sweetness and savory notes. This versatile dish, often served as a delectable side dish or even as a tempting vegetarian main course, offers a symphony of textures, from the tender, melt-in-your-mouth sweet potatoes to the crisp and caramelized glaze. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create this mouthwatering dish that will be the star of any meal.
This article presents a collection of delectable vanilla glazed sweet potato recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the classic and comforting Southern-style glazed sweet potatoes to the innovative and globally inspired sweet potatoes with a maple-Sriracha glaze, these recipes will take you on a culinary journey that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate.
CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
These perfect candied sweet potatoes are soft, buttery, extra saucy, caramelized, and sweet. I especially love this Thanksgiving side dish because you can prepare the elements of this recipe ahead of time AND purchase the ingredients in advance, too.
Provided by Sally
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel then slice the sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place in a greased 9×13 inch or other 3 quart baking dish. Sprinkle salt on top and toss to coat. I just use nonstick spray to grease.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (191°C).
- Cut stick of butter in half. (Helps it melt easier.) Combine all the butter, water, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the butter has melted. Stop stirring and bring to a gentle boil. Boil for 2 minutes without stirring. Remove sauce from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. (And orange zest, if using.)
- Pour sauce over potatoes and toss to coat.
- Bake for 1 hour, stopping and stirring the sweet potatoes every 20 minutes. After the first 20 minutes, I cover the dish with aluminum foil so the potatoes bake evenly.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with rosemary and sea salt (if using), then cool uncovered for 10 minutes before serving. The sauce is thin right out of the oven but thickens as it cools.
- Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Sauce will be thick after refrigeration, but thins out as you warm the leftovers up. Simply warm in the microwave.
GLAZED SWEET POTATOES
Fresh sweet potatoes Mom grew disappeared fast at our family table when she served them with this easy, flavorful glaze. She still makes them this way, and now her sweet potato recipe has become a favorite with the grandchildren as well! -Rosemary Pryor, Pasadena, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- If using fresh sweet potatoes, place in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 25-40 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly and peel. Cut into chunks., Preheat oven to 350°. Place sweet potatoes in a 2-qt. baking dish. In a small saucepan, combine butter, syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over potatoes. , Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
VANILLA-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES
I got this recipe off the AOL food boards quite some time ago. It was posted by Teri and it quickly became a favorite.
Provided by Lvs2Cook
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h2m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil sweet potatoes in water until tender; drain. Cool slightly and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Arrange the slices in a greased, broiler-proof 13x9 baking dish, overlapping slightly.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add brown sugar, salt, orange zest, pepper, orange juice, and vanilla stirring until combined. Heat but do not allow to boil.
- Remove from heat and brush sauce evenly over potato slices.
- Broil 6 inches from heat until golden, about 6 or 7 minutes. Sprinkle with pecans.
SOUTHERN CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
Traditional sweet potato recipe. It is usually served as a side dish.
Provided by Pam Reed
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into slices.
- Melt the butter in a heavy skillet and add the sliced sweet potatoes.
- Mix the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Cover the sweet potatoes with sugar mixture and stir. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low and cook for about 1 hour or until potatoes are "candied". They should be tender but a little hard around the edges. Also the sauce will turn dark. You will need to stir occasionally during the cooking. Stir in the vanilla just before serving. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.9 calories, Carbohydrate 79.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 179.5 mg, Sugar 43 g
VANILLA SWEET POTATOES
I found this recipe in Cooking Light Magazine and it's quickly become a family favorite. Even non-sweet potato lovers like this dish.
Provided by southerncook
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 27m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pierce potatoes with a fork, and arrange in a circle on paper towels in microwave oven.
- Microwave at high 10 minutes or until tender, rearranging potatoes after 5 minutes.
- Wrap in a towel; let stand 5 minutes.
- Peel and mash potatoes.
- Combine with milk and remaining ingredients.
- Place in a 1-quart casserole; cover and microwave on medium for 7 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
SWEET POTATOES WITH TSIMMES GLAZE
Traditional tsimmes is a stew of sorts that includes sweet potatoes, carrots, one or two kinds of dried fruits, and spices. It's usually served as a side dish at Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, but it also makes frequent appearances on the Passover Seder table. The word "tsimmes" sometimes means a fuss or commotion, or even a muddle. This version is anything but fussy and definitely not muddled. Here, halved sweet potatoes are simply roasted and served with a scrumptious glaze that includes prunes, orange juice, fresh ginger and a hit of lemon.
Provided by Susan Spungen
Categories dinner, vegetables, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Position a rack on the lower third of the oven and heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil.
- Rub the sweet potatoes with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange on the pan cut sides down and roast on the low rack until nicely browned on the cut sides and a paring knife inserted meets no resistance, 30 to 40 minutes. If they are getting too dark on the cut sides but are not yet done, turn them over.
- Meanwhile, combine the orange juice, half of the orange zest, lemon juice, honey, cinnamon, ginger, prunes and a big pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to maintain a steady, low simmer. Cook, stirring and smashing a few prunes against the pan occasionally, until thick and syrupy about 15 minutes. Cover to keep warm.
- Arrange sweet potatoes on a serving platter cut sides up and spoon the glaze over top, rewarming with a splash of water to loosen, if needed. Sprinkle the remaining orange zest over the top.
MARJORIE'S MAPLE VANILLA SWEET POTATOES
A family recipe that spans three generations, these glazed sweet potatoes are rich and delectable and are the perfect accompaniment to the traditional flavors of Thanksgiving.
Provided by KLBrock
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 1h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- 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, about 20 minutes. Drain. Peel sweet potatoes once they are cool enough to handle. Slice sweet potatoes into 1-inch thick rounds; arrange in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Mix brown sugar, butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring often, until sugar has dissolved and butter has melted, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour sauce over sliced sweet potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and sauce has slightly reduced, about 1 hour. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.6 calories, Carbohydrate 101.8 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 419.9 mg, Sugar 72.6 g
Tips:
- Choose sweet potatoes that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
- Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to help them cook faster.
- Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack, not on a baking sheet, to allow the hot air to circulate around them and cook them more evenly.
- Make sure the sweet potatoes are completely cooked before adding the glaze. They should be tender when pierced with a fork.
- If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to brush the glaze onto the sweet potatoes.
- You can adjust the amount of glaze you use to your liking. If you want a thicker glaze, use more cornstarch. If you want a thinner glaze, use less cornstarch.
Conclusion:
Vanilla-glazed sweet potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The sweet potatoes are roasted until tender and then coated in a sweet and tangy vanilla glaze. The glaze is made with butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. It is easy to make and adds a lot of flavor to the sweet potatoes. These sweet potatoes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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