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Candied Sweet Potato Casserole
This easy Candied Sweet Potato Casserole recipe combines tender sweet potatoes with a candied sauce and pecans. Gluten-free and easily vegan.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 246 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lbs. sweet potatoes
- 1 cup (235ml) orange juice
- 4 tablespoons butter or vegan butter
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ cup (40g) pecans chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into round slices ⅛ inch thick. Place them in overlapping layers in a baking dish.
- Add the orange juice, butter, and maple syrup to a small pot over a medium heat and melt it all together, stirring often.
- Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes, then sprinkle with the salt.
- Cover the dish with foil, then place into the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Mix the chopped pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle it over the sweet potatoes. Return the baking dish to the oven (without the foil) and bake for a further 25 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through and the top is lightly browned.
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Tip: During the cooking, you can ‘baste’ the sweet potatoes by spooning some of the liquid back over the sweet potatoes.
Notes
- When preparing the sweet potatoes, make sure you use a sharp knife for safety.
- The sweet potato rounds should be cut into even slices to make sure they all cook at the same time in the oven.
- During the cooking, you can ‘baste’ the sweet potatoes by spooning some of the liquid back over the sweet potatoes.
- If you’re using a fresh orange to make the juice, add some orange zest to the sauce mixture for an even brighter citrus flavor.
- Top this candied casserole with sweet melty marshmallows to enhance the comforting fall vibes.
- Pecans make a great crunchy topping to this casserole, but feel free to use chopped walnuts, almonds, or cashews instead.
- Purple or white sweet potatoes, or yams, give this candied side dish a great variation in flavor and natural color.
Nutrition Information
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
306mg
(13%)
Potassium
399mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
11044IU
(221%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 399mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 11044IU | 221% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.