Roasted & Caramelized Sweet Potatoes
Follow these steps to roast sweet potatoes until they are tender inside and deeply caramelized outside.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into uniform 1-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes, olive oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Spread the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan; use two sheets if necessary for better caramelization.
- Roast for 25 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and carefully toss the potatoes to expose all sides to the heat.
- Return to the oven and roast for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are dark brown and caramelized and the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For maximum caramelization, ensure the potatoes are in a single layer on the baking sheet. Crowding causes steaming instead of roasting.
- If you prefer a slightly crispier exterior, you can briefly place the baking sheet under the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- You can substitute honey for maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0