Vegan Candied Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potato slices baked in a glossy glaze of vegan butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, orange juice and warm spices. Serves 8.

Naturally gluten-freeVeganVegetarianDairy-free

A vegan version of our Candied Sweet Potatoes, from the Steak and Seafood kitchen.

Vegan candied sweet potatoes in a glossy brown sugar and maple glaze in a baking dish
  • Prep 15 min
  • Cook 1 hr
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Yield 8 servings

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Candied sweet potatoes are an easy holiday side to make vegan: the butter in the glaze simply becomes vegan butter. Maple syrup and a splash of orange juice keep the glaze bright, and baking uncovered at the end turns it thick and glossy.

Baste the slices a few times so every piece is coated.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven. Heat the oven to 375°F. Arrange the sweet potato slices in overlapping rows in a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.
  2. Make the glaze. Melt the vegan butter in a saucepan with the brown sugar, maple syrup, orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Simmer 2 minutes, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. Bake. Pour the glaze over the potatoes, cover with foil and bake 35 minutes. Uncover, baste, and bake 20 to 25 minutes more, basting twice, until tender and the glaze is thick.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

360Calories
62 gCarbohydrates
5 gFiber
56 gNet carbs
3 gProtein
12 gFat

Estimated per serving, based on 8 servings, using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Net carbs are carbohydrates minus fiber. Optional ingredients, garnishes and anything served on the side are not included, and marinades are counted at about a third because most is discarded. Brands and portion sizes change the numbers.

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Tips

  • Some brown sugar is filtered with bone char; strict vegans can choose organic or labeled vegan sugar.
  • Top with toasted pecans for crunch.

Questions about this recipe

Are candied sweet potatoes vegan?
Not usually, because the glaze is made with butter. Vegan butter makes them fully plant-based.
Can I make them ahead?
Bake them a day ahead, refrigerate and reheat covered at 350°F for 20 minutes.

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