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Maple Cinnamon Orange Sweet Potatoes |
These sweet and orangey flavored candied sweet potatoes are so good, you’ll think they’re taboo–but don’t tell anyone they’re healthy and good for you!
I’ve always loved sweet potatoes–even before they became all the rage for health!
Mainly, I just throw them in the oven and bake them with the jackets on and eat them au naturel. That’s how much I love them!
Sinfully delicious |
I just love the flavor of orange and cinnamon together. I combined the two flavors in my Cinnabon Rolls with Orange Kist Icing, and thought it would work well for sweet potatoes too.
I had an orphan orange in the veggie crisper that I wanted to use before I ended up throwing it out–story of my life. So I zested it and used it in this. For sweetness, I added maple syrup instead of the more common brown sugar. I like the taste of maple syrup–heck I LOVE the taste of maple syrup!
Tried grilling them too since I grill to excess in the summertime. These were a total success and one experiment that has become a keeper.
All natural and good for you |
In the months you can’t grill, just switch out your BBQ grill for your inside broiler. Easy peasy.
Maple Cinnamon Orange Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled & cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- oil for grill
GLAZE
- 1/2 cup maple syrup -OR- good-quality pancake syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp grated orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Oil grill grates--I wad up some paper towels and pour oil on them then rub across grill grate. I've also used a dollar store pump spray bottle filled with oil, but find the towel method easier.
- Brush potato slices with the 2 tbs olive oil. Place on grill and cook for 3 minutes each side--this is approximate. You want the potatoes to be almost done when you brush on the glaze.
- When potatoes are just done, brush the side facing up liberally with glaze; turn and grill 2-3 minutes. Repeat with the other side. Watch them carefully and don't let them burn!
- Remove to serving platter.
- Serves 3-4
Nutrition
Maple Cinnamon Orange Sweet Potatoes |
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RJ Flamingo says
These look stunning! I love these flavors combined, too. Think I'll grab some sweet potatoes, this weekend! 🙂
Judith Hanneman says
Absolutely!! These are delicious and healthy quite by accident! I love orange and cinnamon combined and it goes perfectly with these!
KC the Kitchen Chopper says
You can't beat this delish combo! Pretty healthful as well! I like that. Thanks for sharing at #theWeekendSocial. I look forward to seeing you again Thursday at 9:00 PM EST.
KC the Kitchen Chopper says
Yummy and healthful. Great combo. Please share again at #theWeekendsocial. Love your recipes!
WorkingMomMagic says
We eat so many sweet potatoes in my house, this looks like a fun way to switch them up!
Judith Hanneman says
I just love them too. These are like candy!!! Hope you love them as much as I do.