Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Start to Finish Time: 1 hour
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Maple Syrup Sweet Potatoes: Nature’s Candy on a Plate
A Sweet Side That Steals the Show
Forget dessert—these sweet potatoes could easily pass for one. Roasted until perfectly tender and then bathed in buttery maple syrup, this dish delivers a rich, caramelized flavor that’ll make you wonder why you ever ate sweet potatoes any other way. With every bite, they melt in your mouth like a maple-kissed dream.
Better Than Candy—And You Can Feel Good About It
What makes this recipe stand out isn’t just the flavor—it’s the simplicity. Just a handful of ingredients transform humble sweet potatoes into something borderline magical. The natural sweetness of the spuds meets the golden richness of pure maple syrup, and the touch of butter gives the dish that silky, indulgent finish. A dash of salt rounds it all out, enhancing the complexity without overpowering the sweetness.
Perfect Pairings
These maple syrup sweet potatoes are the ideal sidekick to savory main dishes—especially pork chops. The contrast of sweet and savory makes each bite more exciting than the last. They also pair beautifully with roasted chicken, glazed ham, or even as part of a vegetarian spread for the holidays.
A Comfort Classic Worth Repeating
Whether you’re cooking for a cozy weeknight dinner or a festive gathering, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It’s comfort food that feels both familiar and elevated. And yes, we’ll say it again—these taters are better than candy.
OMG! These taters are like candy…better than candy! The potatoes were soft and soaked up all of maple syrup and butter.
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Ingredients:
3 medium sweet potatoes (1-1/2 pounds), peeled
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 dash kosher salt
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line a baking sheet with foil; coat with non-stick spray.
Cut each potato in 8 wedges.
Combine maple syrup and butter in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, toss wedges with HALF of the maple syrup
mixture; season with salt.
Arrange wedges on the prepared pan in a single layer; roast,
turning once, until fork tender, about 45 minutes.
Toss wedges with remaining maple syrup mixture and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Great when served with pork chops.
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 90 Calories; 4g Fat (38.0% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 10mg Cholesterol;
84mg Sodium; 3g Total Sugars; 0mcg Vitamin D; 21mg Calcium; trace Iron; 220mg Potassium; 32mg Phosphorus. Exchanges: