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Citrus Candied Sweet Potatoes
At a Glance
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 60 minutes
- Total
- 1 hr 10 min
- Yield
- 8.00 serving(s)
Categories
- Side Dish
Cuisine
- American
Cooking Method
- Bake
Difficulty
- Easy
Dietary
- Vegetarian
Allergens
- Possible Milk — check ingredient labels
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 8. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Citrus Candied Sweet Potatoes brings together 4 medium sweet potatoes or 2 (16 ounce) cans sweet potatoes, 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed, 2 tablespoons cornstarch in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 1 hr 10 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 8 servings.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes or 2 (16 ounce) cans sweet potatoes
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon orange zest, finely grated
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
If using fresh sweet potatoes, slice in 1 1/4 inch slices, place in saucepan, cover with water and cook for 15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Drain the potatoes and when cool enough to handle, remove the peel and place in a 2-quart casserole dish that has been lighly oiled or sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
If using canned potatoes drain the potatoes and arrange in 2-quart casserole that has been prepared as indicated above.
In a medium bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch; add orange juice, lemon juice, butter, vanilla and orange zest.
Pour over potatoes and bake 50 to 60 minutes, basting occasionally with the sauce.
These potatoes can be prepared ahead, refrigerated and baked the next day.
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