Description
Christmas Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes are the perfect holiday side dish, combining sweet potatoes with a rich maple glaze and warm spices. This easy-to-follow recipe results in tender, caramelized bites that balance sweetness and warmth, making it an irresistible addition to your festive table. Whether served alongside turkey or enjoyed solo, these sweet potatoes promise to create memorable moments during your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into even 1-inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden brown and fork-tender.
- If using pecans, add them to the baking sheet during the last five minutes of roasting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg