American · side
Candied Sweet Potatoes A La Orange
Candied Sweet Potatoes A La Orange reads sweetness 8.9, fruity 7.2 and citrus 7.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a American side, about 1 hr 45 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 10.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 1.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 8.9 · Fruity 7.2 · Citrus 7.1 · Warm Spice 3.7 · Sourness 3.1 · Floral 3.0 · Earthy 2.5 · Nutty 1.4 · Richness 1.2 · Bitterness 1.0 · Umami 0.6
What's in it (6)
- 4 medium sized sweet potatoes
- 1 orange
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1 qt. orange juice
- 1/2 c. light corn syrup
- 4 cloves
Time & effort: about 1 hr 45 min (10 min active) · effort: involved
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 92.6 kcal, 1.5 g protein, 0.3 g fat, 22.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (16 steps)
- Set peeled
- potatoes
- in a baking pan.
- Combine all the ingredients and pour over the potatoes.
- Add the sliced orange that is cut
- into
- half
- moons.
- According
- to
- the age of the potatoes,
- cooking time will vary.
- After about three-fourth's hour, take out the orange slices.
- Potatoes generally take one and one half hour to fully cook.
- Baste frequently in the 350° oven. The syrup will caramelize potatoes.
- Serve with candied orange as a garnish on top of potatoes.
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- Mazamorra Morada — Peruvian
- Kompot (Fruit Drink) — Polish
- Zobo Drink (Hibiscus Punch) — Nigerian
- Atole de Guayaba — Mexican
- Chicha Morada — Peruvian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.