Roasted Sweet Potatoes Maple (Print Version)

Tender roasted sweet potatoes glazed with maple syrup and topped with toasted pecans, perfect for any meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, toss gently, and sprinkle pecan halves evenly over the potatoes.
05 - Return to oven and roast for another 10–12 minutes, until sweet potatoes are caramelized and pecans are toasted.
06 - Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes gets amplified by maple syrup, creating caramelized edges that are impossible to stop eating
  • It comes together with minimal effort but looks impressive enough for holiday tables or dinner parties
  • The combination of tender potatoes and crunchy pecans gives you perfect texture in every bite
02 -
  • Don't crowd the baking sheet or the potatoes will steam instead of roast, use two sheets if necessary
  • The glaze can burn easily, so keep an eye on them during the final minutes of roasting
03 -
  • If your potatoes aren't caramelizing, turn on the broiler for the last 2 minutes, but watch them like a hawk
  • Let the roasted potatoes rest for 5 minutes before serving, this helps the glaze set slightly

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