Cranberry Sweet Potatoes
Transform your holiday table with the irresistible harmony of sweet, tart, and spiced flavors in this Cranberry Sweet Potatoes recipe! Tender roasted sweet potato cubes are lovingly coated in a luscious glaze of brown sugar, orange juice, maple syrup, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Fresh cranberries add a burst of tangy brightness, while optional pecan garnish adds a delicious crunch, making this dish a perfectly balanced side that's as festive as it is flavorful. Ready in just under an hour, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion where comfort food takes center stage. Your guests won’t be able to resist this vibrant and crowd-pleasing addition to the feast!
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Ingredients
- 4 medium (about 2 pounds) sweet potatoes
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup pecans (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Place the cubes into a large baking dish.
Step 3
Rinse the cranberries and set them aside.
Step 4
In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, orange juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Heat this mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts, forming a smooth sauce.
Step 5
Pour the sauce evenly over the sweet potato cubes in the baking dish. Toss the sweet potatoes gently to coat them in the sauce.
Step 6
Sprinkle the cranberries evenly over the sweet potatoes.
Step 7
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Step 8
Remove the foil and stir the sweet potatoes gently. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized, and the cranberries have softened.
Step 9
If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans over the dish during the last 5 minutes of baking for added crunch and flavor.
Step 10
Remove the dish from the oven, let it cool for 5 minutes, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (4007.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3840.4 |
| Total Fat 45.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2605.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 825.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 119.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 231.2g | |
| Protein 58.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1172.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 26.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 438.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories