Description
Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish featuring tender sweet potatoes roasted to perfection and coated with a sweet maple cinnamon glaze. Garnished optionally with candied pecans or walnuts, this dish combines sweetness and warm spices for a crowd-pleasing accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Garnish
- Chopped candied pecans or candied walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Place the cubed sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss until each piece is well coated. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer without overlapping, then sprinkle evenly with kosher salt.
- Initial Roast: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes, allowing them to begin softening and browning.
- Make Maple Cinnamon Glaze: While the sweet potatoes are roasting, mix the pure maple syrup and ground cinnamon together in a small bowl until combined.
- Coat Sweet Potatoes: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and drizzle the maple cinnamon mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes. Toss gently to ensure all pieces are coated and spread them out evenly again on the pan.
- Final Roast: Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue roasting for an additional 10 minutes, stirring halfway through to promote even cooking and caramelization. Check at 5 minutes to ensure desired crispiness.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the roasted sweet potatoes from the oven and transfer them to a serving bowl or platter. Optionally garnish with chopped candied pecans or walnuts. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Adjust roasting time depending on preferred crispiness; checking at the 5-minute mark during the final roast helps prevent overcooking.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts or omit garnish for a nut-free option.
- Maple syrup and cinnamon complement each other to enhance the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes.
- This dish pairs well as a side for poultry, pork, or vegetarian main courses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
