Sweet Potatoes with Orange Glaze

Brighten up your dinner table with these indulgent Sweet Potatoes with Orange Glaze—a perfect side dish that combines the natural sweetness of tender roasted sweet potatoes with a luscious, citrusy glaze. This recipe marries vibrant orange juice and zest with the richness of brown sugar, maple syrup, and butter, creating a silky sauce that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. A hint of cinnamon adds warmth, while optional chopped pecans provide a delightful crunch. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleaser is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Serve these glazed sweet potatoes alongside roasted meats or as a holiday side dish, and watch them steal the spotlight! Keywords: Sweet Potatoes with Orange Glaze, citrus glaze, holiday side dish, caramelized sweet potatoes, easy sweet potato recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.

Step 2

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch thick slices or cubes for even cooking.

Step 3

Place the sweet potato pieces in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spread out.

Step 4

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, butter, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Pour the orange glaze evenly over the sweet potatoes in the baking dish.

Step 6

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the foil and gently stir the sweet potatoes to distribute the glaze. Continue baking uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.

Step 8

If desired, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the sweet potatoes during the last 5 minutes of baking for added texture and flavor.

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(989.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1421.7

Total Fat 56.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 93mg	0%
Sodium 1595.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 226.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.2g	0%
Total Sugars 105.4g
Protein 15.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 302.6mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 416.6mg	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: 34.5%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 61.4%