Description
Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish featuring tender roasted sweet potatoes glazed with pure maple syrup and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Enhanced with a touch of olive oil for perfect caramelization and optional toasted nuts for added crunch, this recipe is perfect for cozy family meals or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Seasoning and Glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for added crunch)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until all pieces are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Spread the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded to allow even roasting. Place in the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes. Flip the sweet potatoes halfway through cooking to ensure caramelization on all sides. Roast until the sweet potatoes are tender inside and caramelized on the edges.
- Add Nuts (Optional): If using chopped pecans or walnuts, sprinkle them over the sweet potatoes during the last 5-7 minutes of roasting to lightly toast the nuts and enhance their flavor.
- Serve: Remove the roasted sweet potatoes from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped thyme or rosemary, if desired. Serve hot as a flavorful side dish that pairs excellent with a variety of main courses.
Notes
- For even cooking, make sure the sweet potato cubes are cut uniformly.
- The cinnamon and nutmeg add warm, cozy flavors but can be omitted if preferred.
- To make this dish nut-free, simply skip the pecans or walnuts.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for best aromatic garnish results.
- Sweet potatoes can be roasted a day ahead and reheated for convenient meal prep.
