Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Cubes of sweet potato roasted with maple and warm spices, then finished with toasted pecans — a cozy, caramelized fall side that tastes like the season itself.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat the oven to 425F (220C). Toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, and spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until beginning to soften and brown.
Drizzle with the maple syrup, toss, and roast another 8 to 10 minutes, until caramelized and tender.
Toss with the toasted pecans and serve warm.