Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple Glaze | Easy Sweet & Savory Side Dish
Crispy, caramelized, and perfectly sweet — these maple-glazed roasted sweet potatoes are an easy fall side dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (1-inch pieces work best)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- (Optional): A sprinkle of chopped pecans or a pinch of cayenne for heat
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Toss the potatoes in a large bowl with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Don’t rush this part — the coating helps them caramelize beautifully.
- Spread out the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Crowding them makes them steam instead of roast.
- Roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until tender inside and slightly crisp at the edges.
- (Optional): For extra shine, drizzle a touch more warm maple syrup right before serving.