Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This recipe is from my new book Comfort Food Cooking From The Heart available on Amazon. 

As a kid growing up in the north, sweet potatoes got no respect at all. When I moved down south I was witness to the sweet potato being paid a lot of attention to, almost like it was put on a pedestal and praised. This dish is a fusion of my northern roots, the maple syrup and my new found love for the sweet potato.

Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Yield 4-6 servings

Ingredients

5 organic sweet potatoes, peeled, and cut into large dice

1 stick of organic butter, melted

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

a pinch of salt and pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375℉

Place the sweet potatoes in a bowl. Combine the cinnamon, cloves, salt and pepper. Combine the melted butter and syrup in a bowl. Sprinkle to potatoes with the seasonings then toss with the butter syrup mixture.

Place the potatoes on a baking sheet or in a roasting pan and roast for 40-45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Remove from oven and serve right away. Yes, it’s that easy!