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Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Irresistible Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes You’ll Crave Every Time

This Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes recipe is a cozy blend of caramelized sweetness and tender texture, making it a perfect side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet potatoes Firm for even roasting
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For coating
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
For the Maple Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Pure maple syrup Star ingredient
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds richness
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon For flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper To balance sweetness
Optional Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley For color
  • 1/4 cup Toasted pecans or walnuts For crunch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Large Bowl
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Gently wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then slice them into 1-inch chunks.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over sweet potato chunks, sprinkle with salt, and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Making the Glaze
  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until it foams and takes on a light golden hue.
  2. Whisk in pure maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and black pepper, and simmer for about two minutes until thick and aromatic.
  3. Drizzle the warm maple glaze over the roasted sweet potatoes and bake for another 5-7 minutes until caramelized.
Serving
  1. Sprinkle with chopped parsley or toasted nuts if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use firm sweet potatoes and don't overcrowd the baking sheet.

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