Orange Candied Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are often associated with Thanksgiving in the United States, where they are a popular dish on the holiday table.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Orange Candied Sweet Potatoes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Dessert, Dinner, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Sweet Potatoes
• 1 cup Orange Juice
• 1 teaspoon Orange Zest
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
3. In a saucepan, combine the orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the sugar and butter have melted.
4. Place the sweet potato slices in a baking dish and pour the orange mixture over them.
5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
6. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened.
7. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.
8. Serve the orange candied sweet potatoes as a side dish or dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 24g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.