Description
Maple Brown Sugar Roasted Sweet Potatoes offer a simple, sweet, and slightly spiced side dish perfect for any meal. This recipe delivers perfectly caramelized sweet potatoes with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes
- Optional garnish: chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the sweet potato cubes in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Toss everything well until the potatoes are completely coated.
- Spread the coated potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Do not let them overlap.
- Roast for 15 minutes. Remove the sheet from the oven and toss the potatoes.
- Return the sheet to the oven and roast for another 10–15 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the edges look caramelized. Watch closely if you decide to broil for 1–2 minutes for extra color.
- Taste the potatoes. Add the optional cayenne pepper now if you want a gentle kick, and toss again. Garnish with toasted pecans before serving, if you choose.
Notes
- Use a preheated, heavy baking sheet and avoid piling the potatoes to promote browning over steaming.
- For a richer flavor, melt 2 tablespoons of butter until it turns nutty and golden. Drizzle this brown butter over the hot potatoes after roasting and toss to coat.
- You can roast these potatoes up to one day ahead. Reheat them at 375°F (190°C) for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American