CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS

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This nice old-fashioned side dish is perfect for the holidays and easily down-sized for two, it's a dish that can be made often to complement any meal. The touch of pineapple juice adds a nice flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large sweet potato
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 tablespoon unsweetened pineapple or orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Place sweet potato in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or just until tender. Drain. , When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place in a greased shallow 2-cup baking dish. , In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans, pineapple juice, lemon juice and cinnamon; sprinkle over sweet potato slices. Dot with butter. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Galib Gamer hd
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I loved these! The pecans and maple syrup really make them special.


Shakeel Asharaf
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These candied sweet potatoes are the perfect addition to any holiday meal. They're easy to make and they always impress my guests.


anam rahman
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I love this recipe! The sweet potatoes are always cooked perfectly and the glaze is so flavorful.


Khethiwe Ntuli
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These candied sweet potatoes are a game-changer. They're so easy to make and they taste incredible. I'll never make them any other way again.


miles miles
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I was looking for a new side dish to serve at Thanksgiving and I found this recipe. It was a huge success! Everyone loved the sweet potatoes.


Kentriva Kivuvu
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These are the best candied sweet potatoes I've ever had. The recipe is simple to follow and the results are amazing.


Boaz Masonga
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I've made these candied sweet potatoes several times and they are always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Armani Bowser
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These candied sweet potatoes are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The pecans add a nice crunch and the maple syrup glaze is to die for.


Md Saimun
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Warning: these are addictive! I could not stop eating them.


Shihab Shimul
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I made these for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Zaheer Baig
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These were a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they look really impressive on the table.


Hassan ali Rashid ali
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Followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect! The sweet potatoes were soft and caramelized, and the pecans were toasted and flavorful. Definitely a keeper!


Winston Brown
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These candied sweet potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish. The pecans add a nice crunchy texture and the maple syrup gives them a sweet and sticky glaze. I will definitely be making these again!