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Candied Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple

Published November 7, 2019. Last updated August 28, 2020 by Lauren Vavala Harris

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Slices of sweet potatoes are baked in brown sugar and pineapple juice. Topped with slices of pineapple and cherries this is a unique, but very delicious, version of Candied Sweet Potatoes. They are perfect for the holidays.

Candied Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple Slices and Cherries on a small white plate and in a white casserole dish in the background with a black and white striped napkin

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This recipe for Candied Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple comes straight out of my mom’s kitchen. She always made them, along with Broccoli Casserole, for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter because she knew I loved them so much. There were never leftovers.

I’ve had my share of all different types of candied sweet potatoes and sweet potato casseroles. I have never liked marshmallows on sweet potatoes (seriously, whose idea was this??) and instead prefer the extra sweetness to come from pineapples and brown sugar.

I guess pineapple sweet potatoes may sound a little odd too, but they are so, so good! I promise you!

Why This Recipe Works

  • This is a really versatile recipe. If you want the potatoes to be sweeter, add more brown sugar. If you fight over the cherries, like my family does, add a whole bunch more! Of course, I give you some measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of this post, but just know you can add as much or as little of each as you like.
  • It’s such an easy recipe and can be prepared ahead of time. Just store it tightly covered in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake. I usually prepare mine Thanksgiving morning, then pop them in the oven to bake about an hour before we are going to eat.
  • This is a beautiful, colorful dish, right out of the oven. No additional garnish needed. It looks lovely as part of a holiday spread.

How to Make Candied Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple

Prep!

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Create!

Slices of sweet potatoes in a white, square baking dish

Scrub your sweet potatoes under running water, then place in a large stock pot. Cover with water and place on the stove top over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook for about 20 minutes, until just fork tender. Remove the potatoes and let cool.

Once the potatoes are cool you should be able to peel off the skin with your hands. Trim the ends and cut each potato, horizontally, into 2″ rounds. Place in a single layer in a medium casserole dish.

Slices of sweet potatoes with pineapple juice and brown sugar in a white, square casserole dish

Pour 1/2 cup of the pineapple juice from the can over the potatoes and sprinkle the brown sugar over them evenly.

Slices of sweet potatoes in a white, square casserole dish and topped with pineapple rings and maraschino cherries

Top with the pineapple slices and cherries.

Baked Candied Sweet Potatoes topped with pineapple slices and maraschino cherries in a white, square casserole dish

Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes.

Present!

Candied sweet potatoes with pineapple and maraschino cherries on a small white plate and in a square white casserole dish with a fork and black and white napkin in the background

This dish is really pretty right out of the oven, but serving it in a nice baking dish never hurts.

Tips and Techniques for the Best Candied Sweet Potatoes

  • Try to cut your sweet potatoes to approximately the same thickness to ensure even cooking.
  • None of the ingredients for this recipe are set in stone. If you want more brown sugar or pineapple or cherries – go for it!
  • Keep leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator. Use within 3-5 days.

FAQ’s

  • Can Candied Sweet Potatoes be made ahead of time? Yes. You can make Candied Sweet Potatoes ahead of time. Prepare them up until the point of needing to bake them. Store them tightly covered in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake.
  • Can you freeze Candied Sweet Potatoes? Yes, you can freeze Candied Sweet Potatoes. Allow the potatoes to cool, then transfer to freezer bags or a container with an air-tight lid, and place in the freezer. Reheat at 350°F until heated through (the time will vary depending on how many potatoes you have, but generally reheat for about 20-25 minutes).
  • Are Candied Sweet Potatoes good for you? While sweet potatoes offer plenty of healthy benefits, Candied Sweet Potatoes are not really considered to be healthy due to the amount of sugar used. This recipe, which uses pineapple, is a bit healthier than those that are made with marshmallows.

More Sweet Potato Side Dish Recipes to Try

  • Maple Bacon Sweet Potato Hash Recipe
  • Spiralized Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar Honey Butter
  • Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes and Apples

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Candied Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple Slices and Cherries on a small white plate on a white background
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Candied Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple

Slices of sweet potatoes are baked in brown sugar and pineapple juice. Topped with slices of pineapple and cherries this is a unique, but very delicious, version of Candied Sweet Potatoes. They are perfect for the holidays.
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 237kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 5 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 20 oz can pineapple slices (in its own juice) * reserve the juice!
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar * more or less to taste
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Scrub your sweet potatoes under running water, then place in a large stock pot.
  • Cover the potatoes with water and place on the stove top over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook for about 20 minutes, or until just fork tender.
  • Remove the potatoes and let cool.
  • Once the potatoes are cool you should be able to peel off the skin with your hands.
  • Trim the ends off of the potatoes and slice horizontally into 2″ rounds.
  • Place the sweet potato rounds in a single later in a large casserole dish.
  • Pour 1/2 cup of the pineapple juice from the can over the potatoes and sprinkle the brown sugar oven them evenly.
  • Top with the pineapple slices and cherries. 
  • Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the juices has thickened.

Notes

Tips and Techniques for the Best Candied Sweet Potatoes

  • Try to cut your sweet potatoes to approximately the same thickness to ensure even cooking.
  • None of the ingredients for this recipe are set in stone. If you want more brown sugar or pineapple or cherries – go for it!
  • Keep leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator. Use within 3-5 days.

FAQ’s

  • Can Candied Sweet Potatoes be made ahead of time? Yes. You can make Candied Sweet Potatoes ahead of time. Prepare them up until the point of needing to bake them. Store them tightly covered in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake.
  • Can you freeze Candied Sweet Potatoes? Yes, you can freeze Candied Sweet Potatoes. Allow the potatoes to cool, then transfer to freezer bags or a container with an air-tight lid, and place in the freezer. Reheat at 350°F until heated through (the time will vary depending on how many potatoes you have, but generally reheat for about 20-25 minutes).
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 804mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 30183IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg

This recipe was originally published on October 30, 2017. It was updated with new images, more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in November 2019.

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Comments

  1. Petro Neagu says

    October 4, 2021 at 8:56 am

    Some of my most favorite ingredients in one delicious dish! Perfection!

    Reply
  2. Enriqueta E Lemoine says

    October 4, 2021 at 1:54 am

    So easy and so colorful. I love the way you brought the tropics to the fall table. I just pinned to have it handy for my Thanksgiving menu!.

    Reply
  3. Brianna says

    October 3, 2021 at 9:20 pm

    It’s like a healthier version of pineapple upside down cake! Made this with Sunday ham and they were devoured.

    Reply
  4. Alex says

    October 3, 2021 at 1:41 pm

    I love how little sugar this has! I can’t wait to try this for Thanksgiving. Looks like a great change from our usual!

    Reply
  5. Erin says

    October 3, 2021 at 7:57 am

    Oooh! Interesting! I’ve never seen this combination before and I’m totally intrigued. I so need to try it!

    Reply
  6. Mikayla says

    October 1, 2021 at 11:23 pm

    Candied sweet potatoes are delicious and a favorite of mine. The add of pineapple is genius.

    Reply
  7. LaKita says

    October 1, 2021 at 6:23 pm

    These candied sweet potatoes are so perfect and delicious! So simple to make and love the addition of pineapple and cherries!

    Reply
  8. veenaazmanov says

    September 30, 2021 at 10:54 pm

    I just love the combination. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe. Delicious, unique and healthy too.

    Reply
  9. Sharon says

    September 28, 2021 at 10:32 am

    Move over boring sweet potato recipes, these candied sweet potatoes are the new star of the holiday dinner table.

    Reply
  10. Gloria says

    September 27, 2021 at 10:38 am

    This sounds like a delicious casserole just in time for fall and the holiday season. Perfect for brunch or Thanksgiving dinner.

    Reply
  11. Shelley says

    September 11, 2020 at 10:28 am

    Oh wow – so very pretty and so simple! Such a nice change of pace from the tired-out, marshmallow-topped sweet potato recipe everybody serves at Thanksgiving. Perfect timing, too, as Thanksgiving is truly right around the corner already!

    Reply
  12. Jacque Hastert says

    September 11, 2020 at 10:01 am

    I have never heard of something like this before. I am intrigued and can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  13. Toni Dash says

    September 11, 2020 at 9:53 am

    I really love these flavors! Amazing combination! Yum!

    Reply
  14. Dannii says

    September 11, 2020 at 9:37 am

    I have never eaten sweet potato like this, but it looks amazing. I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  15. Beth says

    September 11, 2020 at 9:27 am

    Yummy! This is so delicious and tasty! I can’t wait to make this again!

    Reply
  16. Jill says

    October 8, 2018 at 9:02 pm

    I have made sweet potatoes a lot of ways, but never with fruit. It’s so pretty – great recipe!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 8:01 pm

      Thanks Jill!

      Reply
  17. Anna says

    October 8, 2018 at 7:21 pm

    This is a delightfully festive dish with so much color and flavor! A great side dish for holiday entertaining.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 8:02 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  18. Allison says

    October 8, 2018 at 7:12 pm

    So pretty! I love the pop of color from the cherries and pineapple.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 8:02 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  19. Valentina says

    October 8, 2018 at 7:06 pm

    I will take this over marshmallow any day! And it’s so fun and pretty to have as part of a holiday spread.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 8:02 pm

      Same! I just can’t do marshmallow in this kind of dish.

      Reply
  20. Amy | The Cook Report says

    October 8, 2018 at 6:22 pm

    These sounds really delicious, perfect for a holiday side dish!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 8:03 pm

      Thanks Amy!

      Reply
  21. Sandi says

    September 30, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    I can see my family loving this on Thanksgiving. We always look for new and somewhat non-traditional recipes to try, until we find a great combo.

    Reply
  22. Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon says

    September 30, 2018 at 8:09 pm

    What a great holiday side dish! This would be perfect for Thanksgiving. And l like the pineapple rings on the top of the sweet potatoes. Colorful, sweet, and much healthier than the standard casserole.

    Reply
  23. Amy | The Cook Report says

    September 30, 2018 at 6:00 pm

    Looks perfect as a holiday side dish!

    Reply
  24. Sara says

    September 30, 2018 at 3:55 pm

    This will be a great addition to our Thanksgiving feast this year! Yummy!

    Reply
  25. Kelli Kerkman says

    September 30, 2018 at 3:47 pm

    Looks like a fun new way to make sweet potatoes!

    Reply
  26. Dannii says

    September 30, 2018 at 1:46 pm

    I am so boring with the way I do sweet potatoes – it’s usually just fries. I am going to have to try this.

    Reply

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