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Published November 28, 2018. By Alyssa Brantley 43 Comments

Candied Sweet Potato Latkes

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close up of cooked sweet potato laktes on a thin white rectangle serving platter

Candied Sweet Potato Latkes. A fun twist on the classic, made with maple syrup, vanilla, a bit of OJ and some coconut sugar. Gluten free and nut free!

Originally Posted: November 4th, 2013   |    Updated: November 28th, 2018

thin white rectangle dish filled with cooked sweet potato latkes on a gold tray next to a bottle of maple syrup and raw sweet potatoes

Do you remember the year (2013) when Hanukkuah and Thanksgiving overlapped and we did this thing called #Thanksgivukkah?

That was totally crazy and hectic as anything BUT one ood thing to come out of it was this crazy good mashup recipe for Candied Sweet Potato Latkes.

These are perfect for Hanukkah or for Thanksgiving or for Friday night.

Because, let’s be real – CANDIED SWEET POTATOES are a good thing.

And, in this case, a great thing. Because these bad boys are gluten free, nut free, vegetarian and I include a dairy free option in the notes section.

Did I mention refined sugar free?

Oh yeah. I can’t wait to hear what you serve them with!!

close up of cooked sweet potato laktes on a thin white rectangle serving platter

Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating below!

Candied Sweet Potato Latkes
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
 

Candied Sweet Potato Latkes. A fun twist on the classic, made with maple syrup, vanilla, a bit of OJ and some coconut sugar. Gluten free and nut free!

Course: Appetizer, Sides
Cuisine: American, Jewish, Mediterranean
Keyword: best latke recipe, gluten free latkes, hanukkah latkes, healthy comfort food, latkes, sweet potato latkes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 161 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
5 from 3 votes
close up of cooked sweet potato laktes on a thin white rectangle serving platter
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Ingredients
  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and shredded
  • 1 small sweet onion finely chopped
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 egg white beaten
  • 1 tsp orange juice or 1/4 tsp orange zest
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 T coconut palm sugar
  • 1 T pure Maple syrup
  • 6 T tapioca flour
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 T butter divided
  • 2 T organic virgin coconut oil divided
Instructions
PREP:
  1. Wash and peel sweet potatoes.

    If you have a food processor (if not, use a handheld box grater), fit with shredding blade. Shred peeled sweet potatoes.

    food processor bowl fitted with shredding blade and showing shredded sweet potatoes for sweet potato latkes
  2. Change blade to chopping blade and pulse until onion is finely chopped but NOT watery (of use a knife to finely chop).

    bowl of food processor fitted with chopping blade about to chop quartered sweet onion for sweet potato latkes
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded potatoes, chopped onion, beaten egg plus egg white, orange juice, vanilla, palm sugar, maple syrup, tapioca flour, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. 

    Mix until well combined. Let mixture sit for 10 minutes to release liquid.

    mixing ingredients for Sweet Potato Latkes in a large glass mixing bowl
  4. Use your hands to squeeze out all the excess liquid and pour out or drain through a fine mesh strainer. 

    You may need to do this 2 or 3 times to get all the liquid out. 

    This is very important for cooking as the excess liquid will make the latkes fall apart.

    straining liquid from sweet potatoes for sweet potato latkes
COOK:
  1. Heat a large frying pan (I used a 12" non-stick) over medium heat. 

    Once hot, add 1/2 Tablespoon of butter plus 1/2 Tablespoon coconut oil to pan. 

    Use your hands to form the latkes making sure to press them together (about a rounded Tablespoon each) and gently place in frying pan, five latkes at a time.

    forming sweet potato latkes by hand to go into a greased frying pan
  2. Cook, undisturbed for 8 minutes and gently flip. 

    Continue cooking on other side for 5 more minutes until brown and remove to a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

    flipping sweet potato latkes to cook the other side
  3. Repeat until all latkes are cooked. 

    Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to reheat. 

    To reheat, preheat oven to 325F. Place tray in oven until latkes are warmed through, about 15 to 20 minutes.

    Serve with a touch of maple syrup and Enjoy!

    large baking sheet filled with cooked candied sweet potato latkes cooling on parchment paper
NOTES:
  • To make dairy-free, omit the butter and substitute coconut oil.
  • If you want to make these for the freezer, cook them as directed, allow to cool completely and freeze in a single layer. Once frozen, transfer to a ziploc or other airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Candied Sweet Potato Latkes
Amount Per Serving (2 latkes)
Calories 161 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 552mg24%
Potassium 322mg9%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 12970IU259%
Vitamin C 2.6mg3%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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close up of cooked sweet potato laktes on a thin white rectangle serving platter

 

Filed Under: Dairy Free, Fall, Freezer Meals, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Hanukkah, Kid Friendly, Nut Free, Paleo, Party Food, Plant Paradox, Potluck + Picnic, Primal, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian, Whole30, Winter

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Comments

  1. Victoria Presley says

    October 22, 2018 at 10:20 pm

    love everyone I try

    Reply
  2. Cindy says

    December 17, 2014 at 9:17 pm

    These were a big hit for our second night of Hanukkah.And they will be back (by popular demand) before the holiday’s over. Thank you for another great recipe and happy holidays!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 21, 2014 at 8:07 pm

      Happy Hanukkah Cindy – so glad you are enjoying this recipe! Thanks for letting me know 🙂

      Reply
  3. Lisa says

    December 2, 2013 at 8:40 am

    I made these three times last week. The first time was a test batch. The second time I tweaked a few things: I used 2 whole eggs, I shredded 2/3 of the sweet potato and grated 1/3. Before mixing the potatoes with the other ingredients I put the shredded and grated potato in a kitchen towel and squeezed out all the liquid I could. These little changes gave the latkes the texture I was looking for and they held together better. The combination of orange zest,onion, cinnamon and nutmeg was fabulous. My husband was in Chanukah heaven. Thanks for sharing this recipe, which is now my favorite latke recipe.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 3, 2013 at 2:13 pm

      Hi Lisa! So glad you found a way to make it work for you and your family loved them. Thanks for letting me know 🙂

      Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    November 26, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    What a great dish!! They would have tasted wonderful with sweet potato. I love the idea of Thanksgivukkah and such a rare occurrence.

    Reply
  5. Mireya @myhelthyeatinghabits says

    November 18, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    Alyssa,
    The latkes sound delicious! I think I’ll make them this ween-end instead of the regular pancakes.

    Reply
  6. Renée J. (RJ Flamingo) says

    November 10, 2013 at 5:44 am

    What a great fusion of holiday flavors – I can taste it already!

    Reply
  7. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    November 6, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    Ooo, those sounds tasty! I’m all about sweet potatoes lately.

    Reply
  8. Norma Chang says

    November 6, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    So glad you and your family are able to celebrate this once in a lifetime holidays combination, that is so cool.
    Sweet potato latke sounds fantastic, very clever.

    Reply
  9. [email protected] says

    November 6, 2013 at 10:49 am

    I sometimes make something similar to this. Such a great dish – I’ll eat sweet potatoes any way I can get them! This is wonderful – thanks.

    Reply
  10. Susan says

    November 5, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    I make sweet potato latkes every year but I love all the Thanksgiving related elements you added to this (I was wondering if there might be marshmallow but to be honest your version sounds amazing and glad there aren’t)!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 6, 2013 at 7:50 pm

      Nope, no marshmallow – you don’t even need it here Susan! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Lois B says

    November 5, 2013 at 10:49 am

    Great to meet you through this virtual potluck. I love the maple syrup addition!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 5, 2013 at 11:56 am

      Thanks Lori and nice to meet you too 🙂

      Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 5, 2013 at 11:56 am

      Thanks Lori and nice to meet you too 🙂

      Reply
  12. Hannah says

    November 4, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    Perfect for Thanksgivukkah, Alyssa! What a delicious celebration this will be. I love all these great ideas in the blogger potluck, too – definitely a once in a lifetime dinner!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 5, 2013 at 11:53 am

      I know – I *almost* have our menu finalized. What are you making?

      Reply
  13. [email protected] says

    November 4, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    Alyssa,
    This is a brilliant mash up of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, and I bet it just tastes amazing.
    Thanks!

    Reply
  14. [email protected] says

    November 4, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    Great recipe and a once-in-a-lifetime bloghop! I wonder who spotted this curious coincidence? The latkes could also be a fun breakfast (especially if cooked from frozen – no fuss). Super flavour-packed idea. Great links to click too.

    Reply
  15. colleen @ foodietots says

    November 4, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    I love sweet potato latkes but haven’t tried them sweetened before. These sound fantastic. Happy Thanksgivukkah!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 5, 2013 at 11:50 am

      Happy Thanksgivukkah to you as well Colleen!

      Reply
  16. Jennie Schacht says

    November 4, 2013 at 11:56 am

    These look fantastic! I love that they’re not super sweet, just the bit of maple to bring out the sweetness in the potatoes. I hadn’t thought to use tapioca starch in latkes but I do use it in many other ways. Definitely gotta try this one!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 5, 2013 at 11:50 am

      They are not too sweet – just the perfect amount and the sweet onions caramelize a bit during cooking so there is a great balance of sweet and savory!

      Reply
  17. Ashley - Baker by Nature says

    November 4, 2013 at 10:30 am

    Wow! These are so yummy! And how cool you get to celebrate both holidays on the same day.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 5, 2013 at 11:48 am

      I know – my son is beyond excited!

      Reply
  18. Liz @ Virtually Homemade says

    November 4, 2013 at 9:16 am

    Latkes in any way shape or form are good with me!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 5, 2013 at 11:48 am

      Me too – although I still think the classic potato are my all-time favorite!

      Reply
  19. Amy @Very Culinary says

    November 4, 2013 at 8:44 am

    I just had a complete “duh” moment. All these years making latkes and it never occurred to me to make them with sweet potatoes. LOVE. Life changing!

    Reply
  20. Samantha @FerraroKitchen says

    November 4, 2013 at 7:20 am

    Love love these latkes!! So glad I “met” you through the potluck!! Also just followed you everywhere :))

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 5, 2013 at 11:47 am

      You too Samantha!!!

      Reply
  21. Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says

    November 4, 2013 at 6:51 am

    Loving this sweet and savory take on latkes!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 5, 2013 at 11:47 am

      Thanks Amy! I can’t wait to make them again in a couple weeks 🙂

      Reply

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