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Pair your main course with this salty and sweet side of Glazed Sweet Potatoes. This recipe yields 10 servings and is made with maple syrup, coconut sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon for maximum flavor!
The most delicious and sweet orange glazed sweet potatoes
Sometimes a side of greens simply won’t cut it, and something starchy and filling is more in order! But when the main dish calls for a sweet side, what do you prepare? Look no further than these glazed sweet potatoes.
This dish is made with a base of 6 large sweet potatoes that are sliced and cooked to fork-tender softness. The glaze is made with a mix of coconut sugar, maple syrup, spices, and orange for a tangy yet sweet outer layer. Each bite provides a delicious, salty-but-sweet flavor.
This recipe creates 10 large servings, which makes it a great dish to serve up when you’ve got a crowd!
Ingredients in maple glazed sweet potatoes
This glazed sweet potato recipe used the most flavorful ingredients, starting with coconut sugar and maple syrup and wrapping things up with rosemary and vanilla. Here’s everything you’ll need:
- Sweet potatoes: Start with 6 large sweet potatoes. These are going to create about 10 large servings.
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp of olive oil will be needed to toss over the sliced potatoes.
- Salt: 1/2 tsp of salt adds an initial bit of flavor.
- Butter: Next, use 1 whole stick of butter as the base of the glaze.
- Coconut sugar: To add sweet flavor, use 1 cup of coconut (or brown) sugar.
- Maple syrup: Then, follow the coconut sugar with 1/3 cup of maple syrup.
- Spices: A few key spices make all of the difference in this dish. Use 1 tsp of cinnamon, 1/2 tsp of nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp of ground ginger.
- Orange zest: Then, follow the spices with 1 tbsp of orange zest.
- Orange juice: Finish up the orange ingredients with 2 tbsp of freshly squeezed orange juice.
- Vanilla: Finally, wrap up the glaze with 1 tsp of vanilla.
- Toppings: Before enjoying, sprinkle chopped rosemary and flaky sea salt on top.
Kitchen tools you’ll need to prepare this recipe
You’ll need a few items to successfully (and easily) prepare these potatoes. Here’s a full list, complete with a list of measuring cups:
- Cutting board
- Cutting knife
- Large casserole dish
- Saucepan
- Stirring utensil
- Foil
- Spoon
- Measuring cups: 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1/4 cup, and 1 cup
How to make glazed sweet potatoes
After cutting the potatoes, this recipe comes together by simply preparing the glaze and baking!
To begin, preheat the oven to 400ยฐF.
Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch thick rounds. Add them to a large casserole dish, and then add the olive oil and salt. Toss until the potatoes are coated.
Then, using a saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, orange zest, and orange juice. Bring the mixture to a boil, and let boil for 2-3 minutes. Stir the entire time until the mixture begins to thicken.
Once thick, remove from the heat and add vanilla.
Pour the sauce over the sweet potatoes and toss until the potatoes are fully coated.
Bake for 30 minutes uncovered, and then toss the potatoes to fully cover them in the juice.
Cover with foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender.
Remove from the oven and gently scoop some extra juice from the bottom of the pan to pour on top of the potatoes.
Top with rosemary and sea salt. Let cool for at least 10 minutes, and enjoy!
The perfect glazed sweet potato topping
In the mood to add an extra ingredient to your potatoes? If so, try topping them with chopped glazed pecans! Not only do the pecans add extra flavor, they also provide a nice crunch that works well with the texture of the potato pieces.
Storing leftovers
Leftover glazed sweet potatoes should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. Enjoy within 2-3 days. To reheat, simply place in a casserole dish and pop in the oven.
If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!
Enjoy some more sweet potato recipes. There’s something for every meal, whether you’re in the mood for a sweet potato breakfast, lunch/dinner, or side!
- Broccoli Cheddar Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust
- Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Egg Breakfast Casserole
- Cheesy Sweet Potato Gratin
All recipes by Erin Morrissey and Photos by Sierra Inn
Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Pair your main course with this salty and sweet side of Glazed Sweet Potatoes. This recipe yields 10 servings and is made with maple syrup, coconut sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon for maximum flavor!
Ingredients
- 6 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup coconut sugar (or brown)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla
- chopped rosemary & flaky salt to top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Peel and slice sweet potatoes into 1/2″ inch thick rounds. Add them to a large casserole dish and add olive oil and salt. Toss until covered.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Add in sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, orange zest, and orange juice. Bring to a boil. Let boil for 2-3 minutes, stirring the entire time, until mixture begins to thicken.
- Turn off heat and add vanilla. Pour sauce over top of sweet potatoes and toss until fully coated.
- Bake for 30 minutes uncovered, then toss potatoes to full cover in juice.
- Cover with foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork tender.
- Take out of oven and gently scoop some extra juice from the bottom of the pan and run overtop of sweet potatoes.
- Top with rosemary and sea salt. Let cool for at least 10 minutes.
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Judy says
Iโm excited to try this recipe, but I am concerned about dairy butter.
Any substitutions?
I know it would not be as goodโฆ.
Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Erin says
Hi Judy, yes, any oil will work here! Let me know what you use and how your sweet potatoes come out! ๐
Amanda says
My second Thanksgiving making these! A now staple at my family table and crowd favorite!
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Amanda, so happy you loved them so much! ๐
Alexis C says
Hi! How would you recommend prepping this in advance? Making the glaze and storing in the fridge until ready to use?
tracy labrie says
As written, this is not a vegan recipe because it calls for regular butter.
Sadie says
made this for thanksgiving and ended up scraping the bowl clean! There was about 10 of us and it was a perfect amount!! Definitely adding this the every year holiday food list ๐
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Sadie, so glad they’re a hit!!
Marcella says
Best sweet potato recipe ever!!!
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Marcella, so glad you loved it!
Leah says
A perfect Thanksgiving side dish! Everyone at the table loved this. Thank you!
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Leah, so glad you loved them!
Caylan says
Made these for thanksgiving this year. So nice to be able to prepare them ahead. They were the perfect blend of salty and sweet and my toddler nephews loved them. Will be making in future years.
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Caylan, so glad you loved them! ๐
Victoria says
Wanted to switch it up this Thanksgiving with the sweet potatoes & did not regret adding these to our line up! SO GOOD! Made the glaze and prepped the potatoes the night before. Made for delicious leftovers too ๐
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Victoria, so happy you loved them!
Sarah says
This was delish! My dad, who is the self proclaimed thanksgiving sweet potato police, liked this recipe better than his usual sweet potato marshmallow dish. I highly recommend this dish for any occasion!
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Sarah, so happy everyone loved it!
Sarah says
We have been trying for YEARS to find the perfect sweet potato recipe for thanksgiving. Erin has absolutely hit the mark with this recipe! My whole family raves about them and it will now be included in our thanksgiving tradition
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Sarah, so happy you all enjoyed them! Thanks for sharing!! ๐
Christine says
Do you need to peel the sweet potatoes? And can you prep the potatoes ahead of time?
Erin says
Hi Christine, yes peeled and yes, these can be prepared the day before. Let me know how they come out for you!!