Description
A delicious and easy recipe for cinnamon maple roasted sweet potatoes that combines warm spices with natural maple sweetness for the perfect side dish.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes – 2 lbs, peeled and diced
- Extra virgin olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Ground cinnamon – 1 tsp, freshly ground
- Pure maple syrup – 3 tbsp
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Chopped pecans – ½ cup, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven – Set oven to 425°F (220°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper
- Prepare potatoes – Peel and dice sweet potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes for even cooking
- Mix ingredients – Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, cinnamon, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well-coated
- Arrange on sheet – Spread mixture evenly on lined baking sheet, ensuring pieces don’t overlap
- Roast – Bake for 25-30 minutes until fork-tender and golden brown, tossing halfway through
- Add pecans – If using pecans, add them in the last 5 minutes of roasting for perfect crunch
Notes
- Cut sweet potatoes into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet as this creates steam and prevents proper caramelization of the maple coating
- Use pure maple syrup instead of pancake syrup for better flavor and natural sweetness without artificial additives
- Test doneness with a fork – properly roasted sweet potatoes should be tender inside with slightly crispy edges
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cinnamon maple roasted sweet, roasted sweet potatoes, maple syrup, cinnamon, side dish, healthy recipe