Citrus Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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Citrus Candied Sweet Potatoes
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. If using fresh sweet potatoes, slice in 1 1/4 inch slices, place in saucepan, cover with water and cook for 15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Drain the potatoes and when cool enough to handle, remove the peel and place in a 2-quart casserole dish that has been lighly oiled or sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  4. If using canned potatoes drain the potatoes and arrange in 2-quart casserole that has been prepared as indicated above.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch; add orange juice, lemon juice, butter, vanilla and orange zest.
  6. Pour over potatoes and bake 50 to 60 minutes, basting occasionally with the sauce.
  7. These potatoes can be prepared ahead, refrigerated and baked the next day.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 184.18 Kcal (771 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.88g 4%
Cholesterol 7.63mg 3%
Sodium 14.47mg 1%
Potassium 127.24mg 3%
Total Carbs 40.04g 13%
Sugars 35.78g 143%
Dietary Fiber 0.32g 1%
Protein 0.42g 1%
Vitamin C 15.8mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 35.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 232.66 Kcal (974 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.63g 4%
Cholesterol 9.64mg 3%
Sodium 18.28mg 1%
Potassium 160.72mg 3%
Total Carbs 50.58g 13%
Sugars 45.2g 143%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 1%
Protein 0.54g 1%
Vitamin C 19.9mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 2%
Calcium 45.3mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.9
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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