One-Pan Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe Frees Up Oven Space by 30Seconds Food
Sweet potatoes are a must on your Thanksgiving menu. Sweet potatoes may take third seat on Thanksgiving – but only to the turkey and pumpkin pie. This easy candied sweet potato recipe doesn't require an oven, which we all know is important when cooking a big meal.
To make this low-sodium sweet candied sweet potatoes you will need fresh sweet potatoes, brown sugar, an orange for juicing and zesting, water, butter, fresh ginger, ground cinnamon and nutmeg. The sweet potatoes cook in one pan, so less dishes to wash, too.
Serve these vegetarian and gluten-free sweet potatoes as a side dish with chicken, pork, beef, holiday ham or turkey or your favorite dinner.
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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 to 45 minutes
Total Time: 45 to 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 orange, juiced and zested
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Helpful Products
- Cutting Board
- Chef Knife
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Skillet
- Salt and Pepper
- Airtight Containers
- Mandoline Slicer
- Vegetable Peeler
Recipe Notes
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg to fit your family's tastes.
- You would also use pumpkin pie spice for even more fall feels.
Here's how to make it:
- Combine all the ingredients in a large skillet. Cook, covered and stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and continue to cook until the liquid gets syrupy, about 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 298
Total Fat: 6.1g
Saturated Fat: 3.7g
Cholesterol: 15mg
Sodium: 59mg
Total Carbohydrate: 59.3g
Dietary Fiber: 7.7g
Total Sugars: 11.8g
Protein: 2.9g
Vitamin D: 4mcg
Calcium: 50mg
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 1445mg
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