Melting Sweet Potatoes Recipe
These melting sweet potatoes roast until they’re soft in the middle and caramelized on the edges, made with butter, cinnamon, and a little maple syrup, with only 10 minutes of prep.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes sliced into 1-inch thickness
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup low sodium vegetable broth low sodium
- ¼ cup maple syrup plus more for serving
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared sheet pan. Add the melted butter, salt, and cinnamon. Toss to coat, then spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer, not touching.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Then flip the potatoes, drizzle the maple syrup and vegetable broth on top, and return to the oven for 20 more minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are caramelized and the maple syrup is reduced and bubbly.
- Transfer the sweet potatoes to a platter and drizzle the sauce from the pan on top. Sprinkle with pecans and serve immediately.
Notes
- My Top Tip: Use a hot oven. Roasting at a high temperature gets those crispy edges and soft, buttery centers. If the oven isn't hot enough, the potatoes won't caramelize or "melt."
- Storage: Store the melted sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350ºF, covered with foil, for 15–20 minutes or until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 46.8g | Protein: 4.1g | Fat: 12.5g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 15.3mg | Sodium: 158.9mg | Fiber: 4.4g | Sugar: 17.5g
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