Side Dish
Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple are filled with sweet flavors and different textures.
- This is my family’s favorite side dish for the holidays.
- Served warm with pineapples, brown sugar and toasted marshmallows.
- It’s easy to make and can even be made ahead of time.
- This sweet side dish is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas but simple enough to serve year round too.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free but can easily be made vegan with the use of vegan marshmallows.
- If you loved this recipe, be sure to check out my mini pecan pies for another Thanksgiving idea!
Ingredients And Substitutions
These are the main ingredients and substitutions for Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple. Scroll down to the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
The base of this recipe is made with sweet potatoes also known as yams, just make sure they have orange flesh and not yellow.
I like to use brown sugar to sprinkle on top, but you can easily swap for coconut sugar if desired. Cane sugar will also work, but I personally like the flavors that brown sugar adds.
I like to use grass-fed butter, however, regular butter or dairy free butter works great too.
A can of pineapple works the best since we will be using the juice and the pineapple for this recipe.
Mini marshmallows are added on top while baking, however, if you are vegan you can swap for vegan marshmallows- I like the ones from Trader Joe’s.
How To Make
ONE: First, boil the peel, chop and boil the potatoes for about 5-8 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and add potatoes to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
TWO: Next, sprinkle the potatoes with brown sugar and add on chopped pineapple and the pineapple juice. Add on pieces of butter and then bake for 5-7 minutes.
THREE: Remove from the oven and add on mini marshmallows and return to the oven for an additional 5-8 minutes or until the tops of the marshmallows are golden brown.
Tips And Tricks
The smaller you chop the sweet potatoes, the faster they will boil.
Completely cover the tops of the sweet potatoes with the mini marshmallows, this way there is some in every bite.
How To Serve And Store
Serve this dish warm and enjoy as a side dish at Thanksgiving or Christmas. These Candied Sweet Potatoes can also be enjoyed as a dessert as well.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy un to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave, oven or air fryer.
Taste And Texture
These Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple are sweet and slightly tangy. The texture is tender, smooth and creamy. These candied yams melt in your mouth and have the best flavor profile with lots of yummy textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but the texture and flavor will differ slightly.
Yes
Yup, just use a vegan butter or skip it altogether and swap the marshmallows for vegan ones!
Other Recipes You May Like
- Mini Pecan Pies
- Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
- Vegan Stuffing
- Spicy Garlic Green Beans
- Mac and cheese Muffins
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