Description
Oven-Roasted Candied Sweet Potatoes are a delicious side dish that combines sweetness and a hint of citrus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh sweet potatoes
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes.
- In a large bowl, mix the maple syrup, dark brown sugar, melted butter, orange juice, and salt.
- Add the sweet potatoes to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar.
- Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Oven-Roasted Candied Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Side Dish