Best 4 Maple Orange Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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Maple orange sweet potatoes are a delightful side dish with a sweet and tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with roasted meats, poultry, or fish. The combination of maple syrup and orange juice creates a delicious glaze that caramelizes the sweet potatoes, while the addition of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg adds a warm and inviting aroma. This recipe is easy to follow and can be prepared in under an hour, making it a great option for busy weeknight meals or special occasions.

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

MAPLE-ORANGE CHICKEN WITH ACORN SQUASH AND SWEET POTATOES



Maple-Orange Chicken with Acorn Squash and Sweet Potatoes image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 servings (with 1 chicken breast left over for white pizza)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small to medium acorn squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 leeks, rinsed and chopped
5 (5-ounce) skinless chicken breast halves (with or without bone)
Salt and ground black pepper
1 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves

Steps:

  • Place squash and sweet potatoes and leeks in the slow cooker. Season chicken all over with salt and black pepper and place on top of vegetables in slow cooker. In a medium bowl, combine orange marmalade and remaining ingredients. Pour mixture over chicken and vegetables. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Serve 4 of the chicken breast halves with squash and potatoes on the side and extra sauce spooned over top (reserve remaining chicken for pizza). Top with parsley and rosemary just before serving.

MAPLE-ORANGE MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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This recipe is from Cook's Illustrated and I made them today and it is fabulous! I omitted the pepper but stuck by the rest of the recipe. "Cutting the sweet potatoes into slices of even thickness is important in getting them to cook at the same rate. A potato masher will yield slightly lumpy sweet potatoes; a food mill will make a perfectly smooth puree. The potatoes are best served immediately, but they can be covered tightly with plastic wrap and kept relatively hot for 30 minutes. This recipe can be doubled in a Dutch oven; the cooking time will need to be doubled as well."

Provided by nsomniak6

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 2 large or 3 medium-small potatoes)
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Combine butter, cream, salt, sugar, and sweet potatoes in 3 to 4 quart saucepan; cook, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, until potatoes fall apart when poked with fork, 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Off heat, mash sweet potatoes in saucepan with potato masher, or transfer mixture to hopper of food mill and process into warmed serving bowl. Stir in pepper, maple syrup, and orange zest; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.4, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 420.9, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 16.5, Protein 3.8

MINTY ORANGE/MAPLE SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Minty Orange/Maple Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Pisces

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 1 1, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces 100% grade aaa pure maple syrup
1 pint orange juice
6 -8 organic sweet potatoes
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
1 orange, peeled
marshmallows
1/2 cup fresh mint sprig

Steps:

  • Wash/run the sweet potatoes under cool water using colander, then pat dry with towels.
  • Next, thoroughly peel each sweet potato with a potato peeler.
  • Soak the peeled sweet potatoes in hot water overnight: (Sweet Potatoes are very fragile, boiling them causes bruising, and baking them dries them out. Letting them sit in hot water keeps them moist and is the most gentle way to get them to soften).
  • Remove softened sweet potatoes from the water and thoroughly pat dry with towels.
  • In a large mixing bowl, use a potato masher or fork to mash them gently.
  • Use an orange grater on the orange and add grated orange rind to the mixture.
  • Add the Maple, orange juice and whipping creme. Then, using an electric mixer on a low setting, gently mix till everything is a fluffy and whipped consistency -- no lumps!
  • Pour into an oblong baking dish and cover with foil, then bake at 325F for 20-25 minute.
  • Remove from the oven and add marshmallows to completely cover the top, then resume baking uncovered for about 5 minutes more, but be careful -- marshmallows burn very quickly and you only want them to be lightly golden brown, so keep checking.
  • Once the sweet potatoes are finally removed from the oven, add the fresh mint all around the perimeter of the sweet potatoes, and they will take on a slight mint flavor as they cool.

MAPLE-ORANGE SWEET POTATOES



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Enjoy these delicious maple and orange flavored sweet potatoes that are perfect for a side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium-large sweet potatoes (3 lb)
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup real maple syrup
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
Juice of 1 medium orange
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fresh rosemary sprig, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place sweet potatoes on cookie sheet; prick several times with fork. Bake 1 hour or until very tender. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop pulp into large bowl. Mash pulp well. Add butter, syrup, orange peel, orange juice and salt; mash well. Garnish with rosemary sprig.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips:

  • Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to help them cook evenly.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling them.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the sweet potatoes into wedges or cubes.
  • Toss the sweet potatoes with the maple syrup, orange juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes for 20-25 minutes, or until they are caramelized and tender.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes immediately.

Conclusion:

Maple orange sweet potatoes are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be served with a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. For example, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the maple syrup mixture for a more complex flavor. You can also use a different type of citrus juice, such as lemon or grapefruit juice. No matter how you choose to make them, maple orange sweet potatoes are sure to be a hit at your next meal.

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