Description
Delight in these Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes, a perfect balance of natural sweetness and warm cinnamon spice. Roasted to crispy perfection, they're an ideal side dish that will complement any meal and be loved by all.
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
- Chopped candied pecans or candied walnuts, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease it 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. Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching. Sprinkle with kosher salt evenly.
- First Roast: Put the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes to begin softening and browning.
- Mix Maple Cinnamon Sauce: While the sweet potatoes roast, combine the pure maple syrup and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly to blend the flavors.
- Coat Sweet Potatoes: Remove the pan from the oven and drizzle the maple-cinnamon mixture over the sweet potatoes. Stir gently to coat all the pieces evenly. Return the sweet potatoes to an even layer on the baking sheet.
- Final Roast: Place the pan back into the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Stir the sweet potatoes halfway through to ensure even cooking and crisping. Check at 5 minutes for desired crispiness.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and transfer the sweet potatoes to a serving bowl or platter. Garnish with chopped candied pecans or walnuts if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for the best authentic flavor and natural sweetness.
- Adjust roasting time slightly depending on your oven and preferred crispiness.
- For a nut-free option, omit the candied nuts garnish.
- The combination of cinnamon and maple syrup makes these sweet potatoes a crowd-pleasing side dish perfect for holiday meals or everyday dinners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 271 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
