Roasted Sweet Potatoes Maple (Printable)

Tender roasted sweet potatoes glazed with maple syrup and topped with crunchy toasted pecans.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1.5 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Glaze

02 - 3 tbsp maple syrup
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Topping

07 - 1/2 cup pecan halves
08 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well coated.
03 - Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25 minutes, then remove from oven.
05 - Toss potatoes gently and sprinkle pecan halves evenly over the top.
06 - Return to oven and roast for 10-12 minutes, until sweet potatoes are caramelized and pecans are toasted.
07 - Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The maple cinnamon glaze creates these irresistible crispy edges while keeping the inside perfectly tender
  • They come together in under 45 minutes but taste like something that simmered all day
  • The toasted pecans add this incredible crunch that makes every bite interesting
02 -
  • Cutting the potatoes into uniform 1 inch cubes is essential or some pieces will burn while others stay hard
  • Do not crowd the baking sheet or the potatoes will steam instead of roast and you will miss that crispy texture
  • The glaze can burn quickly so keep an eye on them during the last few minutes of roasting
03 -
  • Buy the freshest sweet potatoes you can find as older ones can be woody and less sweet
  • Real maple syrup is worth the investment here pancake syrup will not give you the same depth of flavor

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