Description
Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a delightful side dish featuring tender, caramelized sweet potatoes enhanced with pure maple syrup and warm cinnamon, finished with an optional garnish of crunchy candied nuts for added texture and flavor.
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 and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Coat Sweet Potatoes: Place the cubed sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Spread them out in a single layer without overlapping. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Initial Roasting: Roast the sweet potatoes in the oven for 20 minutes to begin softening and browning.
- Make Maple Cinnamon Mixture: While the potatoes roast, combine the pure maple syrup and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, stirring until well blended.
- Coat with Maple Mixture: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Drizzle the maple cinnamon mixture over the sweet potatoes and stir to coat all pieces evenly. Ensure the potatoes remain spread out in a single layer.
- Finish Roasting: Return the pan to the oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking and crispiness. Check at 5 minutes if you prefer less crispness.
- Serve: Remove from oven and transfer the sweet potatoes to a serving bowl or platter. Optionally garnish with chopped candied pecans or walnuts. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Adjust roasting time depending on your preferred level of crispiness; less time for softer potatoes.
- For a nut-free option, omit the candied nuts garnish.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or as part of a holiday meal.
- Leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven to preserve texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
