Description
Discover how to make delicious maple roasted sweet potatoes with this easy recipe. Perfect for a sweet and savory side dish. Try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) ground cinnamon
- Chopped candied pecans or candied walnuts, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- – Set your oven to 425°F and prepare a big baking sheet by lining it with parchment or foil, then lightly coat it with a nonstick spray.
- – Arrange the cubed sweet potatoes on the baking sheet. Pour vegetable oil over them and mix until they’re fully covered. Spread them out so they aren’t touching, and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- – Put the tray in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- – While they’re roasting, combine the pure maple syrup with ground cinnamon in a small dish.
- – Take the tray out and pour the maple and cinnamon mixture over the sweet potatoes. Mix until they’re evenly coated, and ensure they’re spread out in a single layer.
- – Place them back in the oven for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, depending on your preference for crispiness. Stir them halfway through to ensure even cooking. It’s a good idea to check them at the 5-minute mark.
- – Once done, take the tray out and transfer the sweet potatoes to a serving dish. Add candied pecans or walnuts on top if desired. Serve right away.
Notes
- For added sweetness, adjust the amount of pure maple syrup to your taste, being cautious not to overpower the dish.
- Enhance the flavor by adding a touch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the cinnamon and maple syrup mix for a spicier kick.
- Toast the candied pecans or walnuts in a dry skillet before sprinkling over the sweet potatoes to elevate the nutty taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 2g
Keywords: sweet potatoes, maple syrup, roasted sweet potatoes, cinnamon sweet potatoes, candied pecans garnish, oven-baked sweet potatoes, crispy sweet potatoes
