How to Make Candied Sweet Potatoes with Orange Juice - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious side dish to accompany your next big family dinner, look no further than candied sweet potatoes with orange juice. This dish combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the tangy citrus flavor of orange juice to create a truly unforgettable taste sensation. The addition of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg adds warmth and depth to the dish, making it the perfect complement to any main course.

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Ingredients

  • 6 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 whole cloves, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender but not mushy, 18 to 20 minutes. Drain. Peel sweet potatoes and cut in half lengthwise. Discard skins.
  • Combine brown sugar, butter, orange juice, salt, and cloves in a large skillet or electric frying pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until syrupy. Arrange potato halves in the syrup and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove cloves from syrup before serving, if you wish.
  • Nutrition

    238 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 166mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 420mg