Contemporary Candied Sweet Potatoes
Here's a lightened version of the American holiday classic, candied yams, featuring sweet potatoes sweetened with orange juice and gently spiced with cinnamon
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Servings: to 10
Ingredients
- ½ cup orange juice preferably freshly-squeezed
- ¼ cup maple syrup or agave nectar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon or more, to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons vegan buttery spread such as Earth Balance melted
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick
- ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans for topping optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Combine all the ingredients except the last two in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Add the sliced potatoes and stir well, then transfer to a shallow 1 ½ -quart round or 9- by 13-inch baking dish.
- Bake, covered, until the sweet potatoes are just tender, about 40 minutes.
- Stir once or twice during that time to distribute the liquid over the potatoes.
- Don't worry if the potatoes break apart. If desired, sprinkle the nuts over the sweet potatoes at this time.
- Bake uncovered for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the glaze thickens. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
Nutrition (Estimate per Serving)
Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 117mgPotassium: 622mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 24297IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg
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