Maple Baked Sweet Potatoes
Experience the perfect balance of sweet and savory with these irresistible Maple Baked Sweet Potatoes. Featuring tender slices of caramelized sweet potatoes glazed in a luscious mixture of pure maple syrup, melted butter, warm cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla, this recipe is a cozy and flavorful addition to any meal. The optional sprinkle of toasted pecans adds a delightful crunch, making it ideal for holidays or weeknight dinners alike. Prepared with just 10 minutes of prep time and baked to perfection in under an hour, this easy side dish is not only crowd-pleasing but also effortlessly elegant. Serve these maple-glazed sweet potatoes alongside roasted meats or enjoy them on their own for a taste of autumn comfort at its best!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 as needed non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Pat them dry with a towel.
Slice each sweet potato into 1-inch thick rounds and arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the maple syrup, ground cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Pour the maple butter mixture evenly over the sweet potato slices, ensuring each piece is coated.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
After 25 minutes, remove the foil, stir the sweet potatoes gently to redistribute the glaze, and return to the oven uncovered.
Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and caramelized at the edges.
If using pecans, sprinkle them over the sweet potatoes in the last 5 minutes of baking for a toasty finish.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Maple Baked Sweet Potatoes as a delicious side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.8 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 194 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 32 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
