CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH PINEAPPLE
My family's recipe. I don't remember a holiday as a kid that this dish was not served. It's just not Thanksgiving or Christmas without Candied Sweet Potatoes.
Provided by Julia Ferguson
Categories Fruit Sides
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Scrub outside skin of sweet potatoes. Place sweet potatoes in large pan, and cover with water. Place pan on med-high heat and cover with lid. Bring potatoes to a boil, turn down to med heat and cook until fork tender. When tender remove from water, set aside until cool enough to handle.
- 2. In small mixing bowl combine brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and oranage zest. Set aside.
- 3. Preheat oven 350 degrees F. Place butter in 9x13 baking dish and place in oven to melt. Remove from oven when melted. Remove skins from sweet potatoes. Slice sweet potatoes into several slices lengthwise; layer potato slices in baking dish with melted butter. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over sweet potato slices. Spoon crushed pineapple over brown sugar. Place in oven and bake until edges of pineapple begin to brown. Remove from oven and cover top with marshmallows. Return to oven and bake until marshmallows begin to brown. Keep an eye on marshmallows, as they will burn easily.
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Sree Jolil Ming
[email protected]I'm allergic to pineapple, so I used canned peaches instead. They worked just as well, and the candied sweet potatoes were still delicious.
Janet Folikuma
[email protected]These candied sweet potatoes are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think they would be perfect for a holiday meal. They're definitely a crowd-pleaser.
Joyce Quaye
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but these candied sweet potatoes are actually really good! The pineapple and spices help to balance out the sweetness of the potatoes.
Logan Turnbull
[email protected]These candied sweet potatoes are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy flavor, and they always ask for seconds.
Julius Santer
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have sweet potatoes, pineapple, and spices on hand, so I can make this recipe anytime.
Ameh Joy
[email protected]These candied sweet potatoes are a great addition to any holiday meal. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Gabas manileno
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook sweet potatoes, and this recipe is definitely a keeper. The candied sweet potatoes were a hit with my family, and I'll definitely be making them again.
Kirubel Abebaw
[email protected]These candied sweet potatoes are a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. I had some leftover from Thanksgiving dinner, and I used them to make this recipe. They turned out great!
Joe Jr Soriano
[email protected]I added a bit of cayenne pepper to the candied sweet potatoes for a little kick. It gave them a nice spicy flavor that I really enjoyed.
Zac Rawson
[email protected]I didn't have any pineapple on hand, so I used canned peaches instead. They worked just as well, and the candied sweet potatoes were still delicious.
DOUBLE. SCRAPER
[email protected]I found that the candied sweet potatoes took a bit longer to cook than the recipe said. I had to cook them for about an hour before they were fully tender. Other than that, they turned out great!
Dawa Zangmo
[email protected]These candied sweet potatoes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a good option for a kid-friendly side dish.
Mssumon Khan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but these were actually really good! The pineapple helped to balance out the sweetness of the potatoes, and the cinnamon and nutmeg added a nice warm flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.
Mdaziz Salman
[email protected]These candied sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're sweet, tangy, and have a delicious caramelized crust. I love that they're also very easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe!
Kerryann Dwyer
[email protected]I made these candied sweet potatoes for my family for Christmas dinner, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making them again for future holiday meals.
red flames
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sweet potatoes are always cooked perfectly, and the pineapple adds a delicious sweetness and tanginess. I highly recommend this recipe!
Jazmin Aguilar
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these candied sweet potatoes without any problems. They turned out great!
Justin Harris
[email protected]These candied sweet potatoes with pineapple were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! They were perfectly sweet and tangy, and the pineapple added a nice tropical flavor. I will definitely be making these again.