Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Delicious maple glazed sweet potatoes roasted to tender perfection with a blend of cinnamon, butter, and pure maple syrup for a sweet and savory side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cubed
Glaze
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for roasting the sweet potatoes.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into uniform pieces approximately 1 inch to ensure even cooking.
- Melt Fat. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter or coconut oil until liquid for easy blending with other ingredients.
- Make Glaze. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter or coconut oil with maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper; stir until well-blended to create a flavorful glaze.
- Coat Sweet Potatoes. Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the bowl and toss thoroughly until they are evenly coated with the maple glaze.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes. Spread the coated sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even caramelization, until fork-tender and golden brown.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute butter with coconut oil as suggested.
- Ensure sweet potato pieces are uniformly sized for even cooking.
- Flipping halfway through roasting helps achieve a crisp and caramelized exterior.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for extra warmth in flavor.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the maple syrup to 2 tablespoons.
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