Baked Candied Sweet Potatoes

Baked Candied Sweet Potatoes

from healthyfitnessmeals.com
75 min
6 servings

Sliced sweet potatoes tossed with cinnamon, orange juice, maple syrup, nutmeg, pecans, and then baked to perfection.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb sweet potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (or pineapple juice)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey)
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper (to taste)
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350F and lightly grease a medium oven-safe dish with coconut oil.

  2. 2

    Place the sweet potatoes in the prepared dish and season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, whisk the fresh juice, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

  4. 4

    Pour the maple mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat.

  5. 5

    Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45-50 minutes, gently tossing into the potatoes halfway.

  6. 6

    Once the time is up, the potatoes should be fork-tender. Remove and gently toss with the pecans.

  7. 7

    Return to the oven and bake uncovered for 8-10 more minutes, or until slightly caramelized on top.