Maple Sweet Potatoes are a sweet, yet savory side for your Thanksgiving dinner. They’re made with six ingredients, five minutes of prep, and just 35 minutes in the oven.
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Why this Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe is a Keeper
These easy, oven roasted sweet potatoes are as delicious as they are simple to make.
- 40 Minute Side Dish: The cook time for these maple sweet potatoes is 35 minutes, with only 5 minutes of prep.
- Easy Ingredients: Roasted sweet potatoes with maple syrup is a delicious side dish that only takes a few easy ingredients that you might already have in the pantry.
- Family Friendly: You can never go wrong with melt-in-your-mouth maple glazed sweet potatoes recipe.
What are the Differences Between Roasted Yams and Sweet Potatoes?
Yams and sweet potatoes are different vegetables. Sweet potatoes are easy to find in stores and have the recognizable orange flesh and darker skin. Yams are much less common and have rougher skin.
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Ingredient Notes for Maple Sweet Potatoes
Your family will love this roasted yams recipe. This oven roasted sweet potato recipe uses easy, fresh ingredients that pack a punch of flavor.
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- Sweet Potatoes: You will need about 4 potatoes to make baked sweet potatoes.
- Maple Syrup: I highly recommend using pure maple syrup instead of pancake syrup to make this recipe.
- Chicken Broth: The addition of chicken broth will bring a savory flavor to the maple sweet potatoes recipe.
Variations and Substitutions for this Sweet Potato Side Dish
Feel free to use different ingredients to substitute or experiment with flavors.
- Nut-Free: You can omit the walnuts or substitute them with toasted, crunchy pecans or a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds for a similar crunch.
- Herbal Notes: Add a sprig of fresh thyme or a sprinkle of fresh rosemary during the cooking process to infuse the dish with an earthy aroma.
- Spicy Kick: A pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes will add a subtle heat that complements the sweetness of the maple syrup.
- Creamy Texture: For a richer, creamier dish, you can finish with a splash of heavy cream or a spoonful of mascarpone cheese.
How to Make Sweet Potatoes with Maple Syrup Glaze
This recipe comes together in 5 quick and easy steps. This perfect side dish is so good, it quickly became one of my favorite ways to make sweet potatoes for my Thanksgiving menu.
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- Prepare the Potatoes: Preheat the oven. Peel the sweet potatoes and trim the ends. Then, slice into half inch thick slices.
- Season the Potatoes: Add potato slices to a large bowl and stir with some of the melted butter. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a large nonstick baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray and sprinkle some of the All Purpose Seasoning over the tops.
- Roast Potatoes in the Oven: Roast the sweet potatoes for 15 minutes, flip them and sprinkle on some more All Purpose Seasoning. Roast again until they’re golden brown. Then, add chicken stock to the pan and roast until it evaporates.
- Make the Syrup: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the walnuts, real maple syrup, and the rest of the butter and seasoning. Simmer and stir until butter emulsifies.
- Finish Potatoes: Remove from oven and transfer the roasted potatoes to a serving dish and drizzle the maple syrup mixture over the top. Toss to coat until sweet potatoes are well coated.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Roasted Maple Sweet Potatoes
When I prepare ingredients ahead of time, it can help save me time and kitchen space when it comes to making everything for Thanksgiving and Christmas, or a weeknight dinner.
- Peel and Cube the Potatoes: Do up to 24 hours in advance and store them in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator to prevent browning. Make sure the sweet potatoes are drained thoroughly before cooking on a sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Measure Out All Ingredients: Have warm syrup ingredients ready to go, which makes the cooking process quick and easy.
Alternate Cooking Methods for this Side Dish for Thanksgiving
Alternatively, you can make this roasted flavor, candied Thanksgiving side dish using your crock pot.
- Slow Cooker: Place all ingredients except the walnuts and 1 tablespoon of butter in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the potatoes are tender. Stir in the remaining butter and walnuts just before placing on your Thanksgiving table.
Store and Reheating and Use Leftover Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheat: Reheat the sweet potatoes in a skillet over medium heat, or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until warmed through.
- Use Leftovers: Leftover maple sweet potatoes are great as mashed sweet potatoes and used as a filling for tarts, blended into a creamy soup, or added to a hearty breakfast hash. You could also turn them into sweet potato casserole.
Common Questions About This Roasted Vegetable Recipe
Sure. Feel free to use any type of sweet potato to make this dish as colorful as you like. The natural sweetness goes perfectly with the caramelization.
Make these potatoes less sweet by simply adding less maple syrup to them. You could also sprinkle with salt onto the sweet potatoes.
Expert Tips for Making Maple Syrup Sweet Potatoes
- Evenly Sized Cubes: Cutting the sweet potatoes into uniform cubes is crucial for even cooking. This ensures every piece is perfectly tender at the same time.
- Toasting the Walnuts: Toasting the walnuts brings out their flavor and adds a satisfying crunch. Be sure to toast them gently in a dry skillet until they are fragrant.
- Building Flavor: Don’t rush the browning step. Allowing the sweet potatoes to get a nice caramelized sear in the butter is key to developing a deep, rich flavor.
- Balance is Key: All-purpose seasoning provides a savory counterpoint to the sweetness of the maple syrup. Don’t skip it, as it prevents the dish from tasting one-dimensionally sweet, plus is better than seasoning with salt.
- Serve With: Serve this recipe with Maple Cinnamon Cupcakes, Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole or Air Fryer Turkey Breast.
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Melting Maple Sweet Potatoes
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup Unsalted butter, divided
- 2 ½ pounds Medium sweet potatoes, about 4 potatoes
- 1 ½ teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning, divided
- ¼ cup Chicken broth or stock, low sodium
- ½ cup Walnut pieces, toasted
- 2 tablespoons Pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450ºF.
- Peel sweet potatoes and trim off both ends. Slice sweet potatoes into ½ inch thick slices.
- Melt ½ cup of butter and add to a large bowl; Add potato slices and stir until coated.
- Arrange potato slices on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer; Pour remaining melted butter from the bowl over the potatoes slices.
- Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of All Purpose Seasoning Blend.
- Roast potatoes for 15 minutes.
- Flip potatoes, sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of All Purpose Seasoning Blend.
- Continue roasting for 10 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown.
- Add stock to baking sheet and roast for 10 more minutes or until most of the broth is evaporated.
- While potatoes are roasting, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine walnuts, syrup, remaining ¼ cup butter and ½ teaspoon of All Purpose Seasoning Blend.
- Simmer and stir until the butter emulsifies; Remove from heat.
- Transfer potatoes to a platter and drizzle with syrup and walnut mixture right before serving.
Christina’s Notes
- Toss: Try tossing some cinnamon or nutmeg with your roasted sweet potato cubes
- Make it Vegan: Replace the butter with olive oil and the chicken stock with vegetable stock.
- Use Your Favorite Nut: Try Pecans or hazelnuts or don’t use any if you are worried about food allergies.
- Alternate cooking method tip: These melting sweet potatoes can be made in the air fryer too.
- Fresh: Top with fresh herbs such as fresh thyme or parsley.
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This is my new go-to side dish! They’re perfectly sweet and so easy to make.
Love, love, love sweet potatoes! I can never have too many recipes for them. These look scrumptious! Thanks for sharing.
I love how this easy recipe can produce such flavorful sweet potatoes that really do melt in your mouth! Thanks for sharing!
I love sweet potatoes and these were so good! I substituted pecans for the walnuts (allergy) and it was delicious!
We made these to change up our Thanksgiving. These were amazing. Has become a new family favorite!
I am so glad you enjoyed it, this dish is great!