Best 13 Lemony Glazed Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delight, where the sweet and tangy flavors of lemon-glazed sweet potatoes await your taste buds. This article will guide you through a fantastic journey of selecting the perfect sweet potatoes, understanding the nuances of glaze preparation, and unveiling the secrets of achieving that perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. Get ready to tantalize your palate with a dish that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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A Thanksgiving meal wouldn't be complete without this sweet side dish.

Categories     Thanksgiving     glazed sweet potato     sweet potato

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 medium sweet potatoes
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 tbsp. dark-brown sugar
1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1-inch-thick slices. Butter a 13- by 9-inch baking dish and arrange sweet-potato slices in a single layer.
  • Mix brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl. Pour evenly over potatoes, cover with aluminum foil, and bake until potatoes are fork-tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove foil, return potatoes to oven, and bake until glaze becomes syrupy, about 5 more minutes. Serve immediately. (The glazed sweet potatoes may be cooked in advance, stored in the refrigerator, and reheated in a warm oven.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories

LEMON-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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If sweet potatoes are your vegetable of choice, try this glazed recipe that combines sugar, lemon juice, nutmeg, and butter for a side dish that's fit for a holiday meal.

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 1h8m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 medium sweet potatoes
0.75 cup water
0.333 cup granulated sugar
0.333 cup light brown sugar
0.5 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoon lemon juice
0.5 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. In large pot place potatoes with enough water to cover. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat, simmer 10 to 12 minutes or just until potatoes are tender but not soft. (Potatoes should be tender on the outside but resistant in center when pierced with tip of pairing knife.) Drain potatoes; cool.
  • Meanwhile put water, sugars and salt in nonreactive small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring just until the sugars are dissolved. Simmer 8 minutes; remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, grated nutmeg, and 2 Tbsp. butter.
  • Butter a large shallow glass or ceramic baking dish with remaining butter. Peel potatoes; cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices in single layer in baking dish. Pour lemon syrup over. Bake in the preheated oven 40 to 50 minutes, basting occasionally, until potatoes are well-glazed and begin to caramelize on edges. Remove from oven; cool slightly before serving. Serve hot or warm garnished with lemon peel. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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For a crowd-pleasing side dish, try Patrick and Gina Neely's Glazed Sweet Potatoes for Food Network.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons butter, plus 1 tablespoon for greasing
4 medium yams or sweet potatoes, peeled
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Cut each of the yams into 8 evenly shaped wedges. Lay them out in the prepared baking dish in an even layer. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and allow to dissolve. Mix in syrup and cook until smooth. Pour the glaze over the yams and sprinkle with nutmeg.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for about 45 minutes or until the yams are tender when pierced with a fork but they still hold their shape.

GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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Fresh sweet potatoes Mom grew disappeared fast at our family table when she served them with this easy, flavorful glaze. She still makes them this way, and now her sweet potato recipe has become a favorite with the grandchildren as well! -Rosemary Pryor, Pasadena, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds sweet potatoes or 2 cans (15-3/4 ounces each) sweet potatoes, drained
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • If using fresh sweet potatoes, place in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 25-40 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly and peel. Cut into chunks., Preheat oven to 350°. Place sweet potatoes in a 2-qt. baking dish. In a small saucepan, combine butter, syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over potatoes. , Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LEMON-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by á-174535

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 medium sweet potatoes
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons finely shredded lemon peel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F. In large pot place potatoes with enough water to cover. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat, simmer 10 to 12 minutes or just until potatoes are tender but not soft. (Potatoes should be tender on the outside but resistant in center when pierced with tip of pairing knife.) Drain potatoes; cool. Meanwhile put water, sugars and salt in nonreactive small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring just until the sugars are dissolved. Simmer 8 minutes; remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, grated nutmeg, and 2 Tbsp. butter. Butter a large shallow glass or ceramic baking dish with remaining butter. Peel potatoes; cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices in single layer in baking dish. Pour lemon syrup over. Bake in the preheated oven 40 to 50 minutes, basting occasionally until potatoes are well-glazed and begin to caramelize on edges. Remove from oven; cool slightly before serving. Serve hot or warm garnished with lemon peel. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

LEMON GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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Choose long thin sweet potatoes, if possible, because they will make a lovely presentation on your holiday table when prepared this way. The potatoes are sliced, arranged in a baking dish, then covered with the glaze and baked until tender and golden.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lemon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
4 tablespoons butter
3 lbs sweet potatoes
thyme leaves (optional) or fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Zest lemon and set aside; squeeze juice from lemon and also set aside (you should have about 4 tablespoons).
  • In a small saucepan, simmer 3/4 cup water with sugar and salt, stirring until sugar dissolves; remove from heat and add lemon juice, pepper, nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grease a 10 inch circular or 8 x 10 inch casserole pan with butter.
  • Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1/8 to 1/2 inch thick slices.
  • Arrange potato slices, in overlapping layers, bearing in mind that they will shrink and soften a little when they cook.
  • Pour over the lemon syrup, dot with remaining butter, cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Remove foil, turn oven up to 450 degrees F and bake until most of the liquid has evaporated and potatoes begin to brown slightly on top, 10 to 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with lemon zest and thyme or parsley, if desired.

LEMONY GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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This is mom's alternative to the traditional sweet potatoes usually served at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I love the pairing of the lemon and spuds, but would personally cut back the sugar a bit, perhaps 1/4 cup of one or the other. (But I don't like candied yams at all.)

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 medium sweet potatoes (4 lb.)
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • In a large pot place potatoes with enough water to cover. Bring to boiling. reduce heat simmer 10-12 minutes or just until tender but not soft. (Potatoes should be tender on the outside but resistant in center when pierced with tip of paring knife.) Drain potatoes: cool.
  • Meanwhile in a nonreactive pan the 3/4 cup of water, the sugars, and salt. Bring to boiling, stirring just until sugared are dissolved. Simmer 8 minutes; remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, nutmeg, and 2 Tbs. butter.
  • Butter a large shallow glass or ceramic baking dish with remaining butter. Peel potatoes; cut crosswise into 3/4 inch- thick slices. Arrange slices in a single layer in baking dish. Pour lemon syrup over potatoes. Bake in preheated oven 40-50 minutes, basting occasionally, until potatoes are well-glazed and begin to caramelize on edges. Remove from oven cool slightly before serving garnish with lemon peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 271.6, Carbohydrate 50.1, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 28.6, Protein 2.2

BACON-HERB WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH LEMON GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 head garlic, top sliced off
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pork tenderloins (about 1 to 1 1/2 pound each) trimmed of excess fat
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
12 fresh sage leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
12 1/4-inch thick slices bacon
Lemon Glazed Sweet Potatoes, recipe follows
2 cups fresh lemon juice
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped lemon zest
5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Place garlic in a small ramekin, drizzle with 1-tablespoon olive oil, and wrap in foil. Bake until soft, about 45 minutes. When cool enough to handle, squeeze garlic flesh from head into a small bowl.
  • Arrange tenderloins on work surface. Rub the top each tenderloin with 1/2 of the roasted garlic and season with salt and pepper. Mix together the herbs and scatter half of the mix over the garlic on each tenderloin. Wrap 6 strips of bacon around each tenderloin and tie bacon in place with kitchen twine.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Heat oil in a medium, skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the tenderloins until golden brown on all sides. Transfer seared tenderloins to medium roasting pan; place in the oven and cook to medium doneness about 8 to10 minutes. Transfer tenderloins to cutting board and let stand 10 minutes. Remove twine before carving.
  • Combine juice, sugar and zest in a small non-reactive pan and reduce to 1/2 cup. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Toss sweet potatoes in oil and roast in a large ovenproof skillet. Roast until lightly golden brown and just cooked through. Remove the pan from the oven and place on a burner over medium heat. Add the glaze to the potatoes and toss to coat evenly. Saute potatoes until all are glazed.

LEMONY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



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These sweet potatoes became a family tradition when I was a child and now is a one of my family's favorites. The flavor of fresh lemon compliments the sweet potatoes and the touch of brown sugar results in a nice glaze.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Combine the butter, lemon juice and salt; drizzle over sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with brown sugar and lemon zest., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring every 15 minutes. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SWEET POTATOES BAKED WITH LEMON



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This recipe first appeared in The Times in 1992, with an article by Molly O'Neill, when Edna Lewis, many years after writing her seminal cookbook "The Taste of Country Cooking," was the chef at the Brooklyn restaurant Gage & Tollner. The addition of lemon zest and juice make this brighter and less sweet than typical sweet potato dishes.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     side dish

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium sweet potatoes
2 cups light brown sugar (or a mixture of light and dark)
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
A (6-inch) strip of lemon zest (yellow part only)
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Rinse the potatoes under warm water. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are just tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  • Combine the sugar, ½ cup water, nutmeg, lemon zest and salt in a medium saucepan, bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes. Add 5 tablespoons butter and stir well. When the butter has melted, remove from the heat and beat in the lemon juice. Set aside.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice into 1/2-inch disks. Use the remaining tablespoon of butter to grease a shallow baking dish. Lay the sweet potatoes in the dish in a single layer and pour the lemon syrup on top. Bake until bubbling hot, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 357, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 201 milligrams, Sugar 54 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEMONY CHICKEN WITH POTATOES AND OREGANO



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This might be the easiest roast chicken and potatoes recipe out there. Roasting lemon slices with the potatoes infuses them with a bright, zippy flavor. Then, you can eat the roasted lemon or not - the caramelized, intense flavor is for true lemon lovers only. Serve this with one or two of your favorite condiments on the side for dipping the potatoes.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, poultry, roasts, vegetables, main course

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lemons
1 1/4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (2 to 3), patted dry with paper towels (see Tip)
1 1/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed, halved and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 3/4 teaspoons dried oregano, plus more for serving
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal), plus more for serving
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup or hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees and, if you like, line a sheet pan with parchment paper (not essential but helpful for cleaning up).
  • Trim the ends off 1 lemon, then cut the lemon in half crosswise.Thinly slice one half of the lemon into rounds, then cut the rounds into quarters, creating small triangles. Shake out the seeds then place the lemon quarters into a large bowl. Save the remaining lemon half for serving. Cut the remaining whole lemon into wedges, for serving.
  • Add chicken and potatoes to the large bowl with the lemon quarters. Add the oregano, salt and pepper; toss well. (Your hands are the best tools here.) Drizzle in the oil and toss again.
  • Arrange chicken thighs skin side up on one half of the prepared sheet pan, and potatoes and lemons on the other, spreading the potatoes out into one layer. Roast for 20 minutes. Using a long-handled spoon, stir the potatoes, then spread them out again in one layer. (You don't have to touch the chicken.) Continue roasting until chicken and potatoes are cooked through and everything is golden and crisped, another 15 to 20 minutes (40 to 45 minutes total roasting time).
  • To serve, squeeze the juice from the lemon half all over chicken and potatoes and give everything a good stir to incorporate all the tasty juices and browned bits at the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with more oregano and salt, and serve with additional lemon wedges and condiments on the side.

CITRUS-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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These candied sweet potatoes work as a side dish for any dinner or holiday celebration by balancing citrusy sweet and savory flavors - and they also produce top-notch leftovers. Right out of the oven or the fridge, they are sure to add a pleasantly tart note to any meal. The braising liquid thickens as the tubers cook, resulting in a tangy glaze that coats every bite. Its acidity also helps the sweet potatoes stay intact with a slight bite even as they soften. The thinly sliced orange zest becomes tender and develops a marmalade-like taste. The shiny strips make for a beautiful garnish, along with the syrupy pan sauce.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium oranges
1 lemon
2 limes
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 9 small)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees (see Tip). Use a vegetable peeler to peel strips of zest off 2 oranges. Cut the strips into thin matchsticks using a sharp knife and transfer to a large bowl. Juice all the oranges, the lemon and limes into the bowl for 1 1/4 cups juice. Whisk in the brown sugar, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper until the sugar dissolves.
  • Generously peel the sweet potatoes, removing the skin and the tougher layer of flesh just beneath. If your sweet potatoes are larger than 2 inches in diameter, halve or quarter lengthwise. Cut into 1-inch-thick rounds or pieces, add to the citrus mixture and toss to coat.
  • Transfer the sweet potatoes and juice mixture to a 9-by-13-inch shallow glass or ceramic baking dish. Dot the top with the butter. Bake, stirring every 20 to 30 minutes to cook and coat evenly, until the sweet potatoes are tender and glazed, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. A paring knife should slide through the potatoes easily and the glaze should be the consistency of syrup.
  • Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving. The dish can be made ahead and cooled, then wrapped tightly and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350-degree oven, covered with foil, or in a microwave, covered with a microwave-safe cover or plastic wrap.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH HONEY GLAZE



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Categories     Potato     Side     Roast     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Winter     Honey     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/4 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 7 cups)
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange sweet potatoes in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Stir butter, honey, and lemon juice in small saucepan over medium heat until butter melts. Pour butter mixture over sweet potatoes; toss to coat. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Bake sweet potatoes until tender when pierced with skewer, stirring and turning occasionally, about 50 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, smooth potatoes with no blemishes or bruises. Smaller potatoes are generally more flavorful and tender.
  • Wash the potatoes thoroughly: Scrub the potatoes with a vegetable brush under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Pierce the potatoes: Use a fork to pierce the potatoes several times before baking. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from bursting.
  • Bake the potatoes until tender: Bake the potatoes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Make the glaze: While the potatoes are baking, make the glaze by whisking together lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Glaze the potatoes: Once the potatoes are tender, remove them from the oven and brush them with the glaze. Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the glaze is set and bubbly.
  • Serve immediately: Serve the potatoes hot with additional lemon wedges and fresh parsley, if desired.

Conclusion:

Lemony glazed sweet potatoes are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be prepared in under an hour. Sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and they are also a good source of antioxidants. The lemon glaze adds a bright and tangy flavor to the potatoes, and it also helps to caramelize them, giving them a slightly crispy exterior. These potatoes are sure to be a hit at your next dinner party or potluck.

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