Citrus Candied Sweet Potatoes

Infuse your holiday table with a burst of sweet and tangy flavor with these irresistible Citrus Candied Sweet Potatoes. This vibrant side dish combines melt-in-your-mouth sweet potato slices with a luscious glaze made from fresh orange juice, a hint of lemon, brown sugar, honey, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The addition of fresh orange zest brightens the dish, while an optional sprinkle of chopped pecans adds a delightful crunch. Baked to tender perfection and coated in a glossy citrus glaze, these sweet potatoes are the ultimate blend of comfort and sophistication. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy gathering, this easy-to-make recipe will have your guests going back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 whole zest of an orange
• 0.25 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.

Step 3

Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 4

In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, honey, and butter. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth.

Step 5

Stir in the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and orange zest into the sauce.

Step 6

Pour the citrus glaze evenly over the sweet potato slices in the baking dish.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and spoon some of the glaze from the bottom of the dish over the top of the sweet potatoes.

Step 9

Continue baking uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the glaze has thickened slightly.

Step 10

Optional: Sprinkle chopped pecans over the sweet potatoes during the last 5 minutes of baking for added crunch and flavor.

Step 11

Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Serve warm as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(867.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1427.4

Total Fat 56.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 93mg	0%
Sodium 905.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 232.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g	0%
Total Sugars 140.5g
Protein 12.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 284.2mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 521.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.3%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 62.3%