**Candied Sweet Potato with Pineapple: A Sweet and Savory Southern Delight**
In the realm of Southern cuisine, candied sweet potato with pineapple reigns supreme as a classic side dish that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. This delectable dish showcases tender sweet potatoes caramelized in a luscious glaze infused with spices, brown sugar, and pineapple chunks, resulting in a symphony of flavors that perfectly complements roasted meats, fried chicken, or even served as a standalone vegetarian entree. With variations ranging from the traditional Southern recipe to modern twists that incorporate ingredients like maple syrup, pecans, or even a touch of chili powder, candied sweet potatoes with pineapple offer a delightful culinary journey that is both comforting and exciting. Get ready to embark on a flavor-filled adventure as we explore the diverse recipes featured in this article, each promising a unique take on this beloved Southern classic.
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
Carry on with tradition: Serve these sweet, delicious potatoes at your Christmas dinner.
Categories Dessert
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. Combine crushed pineapple, Splenda and cinnamon in a small bowl; add to potatoes and toss until well mixed. (Note: You can use canned sweet potatoes in water to save time, if you prefer.)
- Bake, stirring after 30 minutes, until sweet potato mixture is bubbly, about 45 minutes.
- Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 kcal
WW 2 POINTS - CANDIED SWEET POTATO WITH PINEAPPLE
Make and share this Ww 2 Points - Candied Sweet Potato With Pineapple recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mariposa13
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
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. 2 Points yields about 1/2 cup per serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 62.8, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 10.2, Protein 1.9
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
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.
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.
MY GRANDMA'S CANDIED YAMS WITH PINEAPPLE
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
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.
CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH PINEAPPLE
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
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 CASSEROLE
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
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
Tips:
- Choose firm and evenly-shaped sweet potatoes for even cooking.
- Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork before microwaving to prevent them from bursting.
- If you don't have a microwave, you can bake the sweet potatoes in a preheated oven at 400°F for about 1 hour, or until tender.
- Use fresh or canned pineapple chunks for this recipe. If using canned pineapple, be sure to drain it well.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of brown sugar to taste. For a less sweet dish, use only 1/4 cup.
- Serve the candied sweet potato with pineapple as a side dish or as a dessert.
Conclusion:
This Weight Watchers 2-Points Candied Sweet Potato with Pineapple is a delicious and healthy side dish or dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying dish, give this recipe a try!
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