Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasting sweet potatoes is even easier than boiling and mashing them.
A maple syrup glaze transforms this ultra simple dish into something sublime.
These Maple Roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect accompaniment with any main dish.
They are low in calories and the vegetables are good for you too.
The kids love them and won’t give you a hard time about having to eat their veggies.
It is like having dessert during the main meal!
This recipe was passed out during a Weight Watchers meeting I attended.
These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:
- 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Arrange sweet potatoes in an even layer in a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. Combine maple syrup, butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper in small bowl. Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes; toss to coat.
- Cover and bake the sweet potatoes for 15 minutes. Uncover, stir and cook, stirring every 15 minutes, until tender and starting to brown, 45 to 50 minutes more.
NOTES
Make Ahead Tip:
Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Just before serving, reheat at 350°F until hot, about 15 minutes.
I knew at first glance I would be making this recipe in my own kitchen.
Everyone loves sweet potatoes and I like to take them up a level when I cook for a holiday.
This recipe does just that!
And you can’t beat that this Maple Roasted Sweet Potato dish is a good food choice.
Do you smile when your favorite restaurant offers sweet potatoes as a side dish, or even sweet potato fries? If you have a love for sweet potatoes, you’re in luck. Not only are they a delicious addition to any meal, they’re also packed with tons of health benefits
It is Heart Healthy Low-Calorie, Diabetic Appropriate, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Low Sodium, and provides Healthy Immunity.
Straight from the garden, sweet potatoes aren’t really very sweet. They need to sit and cure in order to gain their rich sweet flavor.
Keep the freshly dug, unwashed potatoes in a warm, dry and shaded place for about 10 to 12 days.
Don’t refrigerate or store below 50 degrees just make sure the area is dry. These potatoes will keep fresh for about six months if stored correctly..
Just toss together your pure maple syrup, lemon juice, butter and salt and pepper and throw in the oven.
I don’t use cheaper brands of the syrup as they don’t provide the textures and flavors you need to make this perfect glaze.
They take a bit over an hour to cook nice and tender and grab all those good flavors. I always get them ready to go first.
You can however make them up the day before and refrigerate.
Then reheat and they are ready to serve!
My guests expect these potatoes to be served at all holiday meals.
Yes, they are that delicious.
If the celebration isn’t at my home I am required to pack them up and bring them with me to the dinner.
I really think if I didn’t have room in the car I would be expected to leave one body home.
Clue: Grandma, in the car, with the sweet potatoes. Sorry I couldn’t resist. We have been playing that game every night for a while now. LOL.
Enjoy! And let me know if you make them.
Sweet Potato Facts by Farm Flavor.
Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Arrange sweet potatoes in an even layer in a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. Combine maple syrup, butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper in small bowl. Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes; toss to coat.
- Cover and bake the sweet potatoes for 15 minutes. Uncover, stir and cook, stirring every 15 minutes, until tender and starting to brown, 45 to 50 minutes more.
Notes
Nutrition
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Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday, 511. We will be live for our special Thanksgiving Edition on Tuesday this week, be sure and stop by! Hope you have a very special Thanksgiving!
Miz Helen
You are welcome Miz Helen. I will be sure to drop by early! What a great idea especially for our non American party goers! Enjoy your week.
If I don’t do them plain, I’ve always made my sweet potatoes with brown sugar. Maple syrup sounds like a great combination! I’ll have to try it. Thanks Marilyn!
It is better than brown sugar for me because it isn’t as grainy. And maple syrup is so healthy. I hope you get to try these sweet potatoes!
A Thanksgiving tradition! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party! Have a lovely rest of the week.
Thank you Helen. Enjoy your holiday!
Marilyn, we love sweet potatoes. And this preparation looks wonderful. Thanks for the interesting info: I didn’t realize sweet potatoes weren’t sweet straight out of the ground but needed curing time.
You are welcome Jean. I was surprised about the curing. I guess that is why my mom always kept them on the bar chair. I just thought she bought them or picked them early. Please stay safe!!
Awesome side dish!
Thank you Irene. My husband loves to make these because they get the most compliments. LOL. Stay safe and enjoy your week!
Hi Marilyn, these look great! I don’t often buy sweet potatoes because they’re expensive where I live, but I think I’ll give this a try. I’ve got some maple syrup that a friend gave me (you can’t easily find it here), so I have everything ready to go! Thank you for a great, simple, and I imagine very tasty, recipe! Have a lovely weekend! 🙂
Thank you Cheryl! I just know you will love these sweet potatoes. Let me know if you get the chance to prepare them!
I surely will! 🙂
Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner Party!!
Thank you Helen. We love these sweet potatoes.
I can’t wait to try this recipe. Sweet potatoes are a fav . thanks for sharing.
Thank you Kari. I know you will enjoy this recipe. Enjoy your week!
We are trying to eat more sweet potatoes, and your preparation sounds both simple and delicious!
Thank you Leslie. It is so delicious. I love that it is Weight Watchers. Enjoy your week!
My grandmother used to make a similar dish. This looks really good and sweet potatoes are a healthy meal choice. TFS and have a wonderful weekend.
I love recipes that bring back fond memories. Eating from the garden is so healthy. And you cant beat the flavors. I am glad you like these sweet potatoes. Enjoy your week!
Yum, these sound so good! I make something similar every Thanksgiving, but with butter and brown sugar instead. I will have to try your method!
I used to use butter and brown sugar too until I started Weight Watchers. The honey is a great substitute. All you miss is the crunch. Have a wonderful weekend Pam!
A dish I could happily eat every single meal of the day!
It is eassy enough you could make it every day! Have a great week.
Looks so yummy! Thanks for linking up at Friday Frenzy Link Party 🙂
Thanks Kelly! I am glad it appeals to you. Have a great week.
Love roasted sweet potatoes! I tried some over Thanksgiving in the slow cooker & they turned out great. Would love to try these with maple syrup! I bet they’re awesome!!
Thank you Florence, they are delicious. I hope you get the chance to sample them. Have a great week.
Love sweet potatoes and this sounds good! Thanks so much for joining the To Grandma’s House We Go link party!
I love your party Sheri. Thanks for hosting. Have a great week.
Ooh I like the sound of these sweet potatoes -I love Maple
Thank you Amber. It is a great combination. Have a great week.
Love the Maple flavor with the Roasted Sweet Potatoes! Hope you are having a wonderful day and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
Miz Helen
I love this maple and sweet potato combo also Miz Helen. Have a great week!
Sweet potatoes and maple syrup are a beautiful thing. Your recipe looks delicious and easy. This is something you can make anytime as a side dish not just special occasions. Love it Marilyn.
I make this alot on weekends when we have a “normal” meal. Have a great week!
I love sweet potatoes!!! These look amazing.
Thanks for sharing at the #bloggerspotlight! Pinned
Thank yo Hil. These are always a must have dish at family gatherings. Have a great week!
Yuummmyyyyyyyyyy! This time of year in MN is TOTALLY “sweet potato” time 🙂 Thanks for sharing! Stopping by from the linkup
Thanks Becky. Sweet potatoes grow well here in Michigan too. Have a great week!
I love maple and sweet potatoes! Can’t wait to try this. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
i am glad oyu like it Jann! # SYC Have a great week!
I love sweet potato Marilyn and the maple syrup would add such a delicious flavour. Thanks for linking up and sharing at #BloggersPitStop.
This recipe is indeed healthy, tasty and esay to make. I hope you get a chance to sample it! Have a great week!
I love roasted sweet potatoes, but we don’t usually add a glaze like this. I have such a sweet tooth, so I’m sure I’d love these. Gotta try it!
i hope you do give them a try. it is like having a healthy dessert with your meal! thx for sharing your thoughts!
Marilyn, I love this! Not a marshmallow in sight! Real maple syrup is one of the wonders of the world.
Thanks. I need you for marketing. Secret? I despise marshmallow without chocolate. Which I never eat! Have a great week.
These maple roasted sweet potatoes look delicious. I usually just roast them with olive oil, salt, and pepper but I think that the addition of maple syrup would make them even better. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
You are welcome Lisa. And contrary to popular belief the maple syrup is healthy. Have a great week.
Looks so yummy.
Thank you Patrick.
These sweet potatoes must be so good, I think I’d eat them instead of dessert:) Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare
we do eat them as dessert. that is how we fit in our “seconds”. Enjoy!
I love roasted sweet potatoes! Honestly, I refuse to boil them-oven or grill is always the way to go. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
There are very few things I boil other than pasta or to sanitize an item. Baked , grilled and broasted are the ways I prefer to cook. Have a great week!
Sweet potatoes are one of my faves! I bet these are yum! #CookBlogShare
Thanks Donna. They make sweet potatoes seem like dessert!
I love maple glazed carrots/parsnips but never tried roast potatoes yet. Yummy. Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays 🙂 Hope you can join us again soon.
i have never tried parsnips. I need to look into that! Thanks Claire. Have a great week!
I love everything Sweet Potato. This looks as if I would love this too.
This recipe is all natural and asx healthy as can be. Enjoy!
I’ve made glazed carrots with some maple syrup, but I’ve never added it with sweet potatoes! That’s a great idea and my kids are gonna gobble these potatoes up when I make them. They sound terrific 🙂
It has been a long time since I made glazed carrots! Thanks for the reminder I need to add those to my Christmas meal. Enjoy your week!
I love that these can be made ahead of time!
The less I have to do the better. That includes dishes too! See you this week!
Oh, this looks so delicious! That’s something that both my husband and I would enjoy :).
I hope you find a way to make this sweet potato recipe. See you this week!
As usual – looks amazing!! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
oops – forgot to change who posted this comment!! LOL – Hope you had a great thanksgiving Marilyn – glad you came to the party!
No problem Helen. I can’t tell you how many times I get in a. Comment groove and mess up! See you this week! #WhatsForDinner
This is a great recipe. I love trying different sweet potato recipes and this one will be next to try.
This has become our go to recipe. My sister even asked for it on Thanksgiving. See you this week!
This sounds so yummy! I love sweet potatoes.
thank you Joanne. even the piucky veggie eater I am will eat these! have a wonderful week.
I love sweet potatoes no matter how they are prepared, and yours looks amazingly delicious.
These are such a special treat. They are much healthier than my standard recipe with the marshmallows!
Yum. These look wonderful.
Thanks Elise! i hope I found something that complies with your dietary standards. i am tryting! Have a great week.
Marilyn,
Thanks for sharing at our Instant Pot Link Up Party this week. Please remember to only link up Instant Pot recipes though at our party.If you have some we would love to see you link up with us at the next party.
Sorry about that. I even took that one off my list. I guess it was still in my buffered parties. Have a great week.
These look yummy and I have a bunch of sweet potatoes on the counter. I think I just decided what to make with our elk roast tonight! Thanks for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday!
If you get the chance please stop and let me know how it turned out for you. This is a no fail recipe and I know everyone will eat it up! Have a great week.
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I love sweet potatoes and I can’t wait to try this recipe Marilyn
I am happy you like them. I hope you get to try these. Have a great week.
Hi Marilyn,
Looks like your recipe is a hit!
Thanks for coming to the Blogger’s Pit Stop last week.
Janice, Pit Stop Crew
Thanks Janice. We sure do love this version. Have a great week!
We are Sweet Potato Lovers here and we will sure be trying your delicious recipe! Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
This recipe is so easy and still healthy. You will love it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and have a great week.
These look delicious! I love sweet potatoes, and maple makes everything better.
I would love this recipe to go viral. My husband is the one that makes it as I am involved in other dishes and this requires cutting the sweet potatoes. I don’t have the strength anymore! Thanks for your kind words. Have a great week!
Maple syrup is a staple in our home and so delicious on roasted vegetables. Maple butter is also great. I love this recipe.
Thank you Leanna. I love maple butter also! Have a lovely weekend!
I’m sure these are delicious! Pinned for later. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
You are welcome Donna. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Make sure to do something for yourself and have a great week!
This sounds so good! We love sweet potatoes in our family!
Thanks Jessica. This recipe is my favorite for sweet potatoes. Make sure to do something for yourself and have a great week!
Hi Marilyn! Another great recipe! I LOVE sweet potatoes! Thanks for sharing! #FanDayFriday
Thank you Denise. We love them too. Make sure to do something for yourself and have a great week!
This looks amazing! I absolutely love sweet potatoes, and my picky toddler likes them, too! I’m always looking for new preparations for them. I will definitely be giving this a try soon. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
So great to hear that Amy! Let me know when you give them a try. Have a great weekend!
I could eat these everyday and twice on Sunday!
My husband found this recipe and won’t eat anything else! Enjoy if you make them. Have a wonderful weekend.
Will have to try this one. Hubby loves sweet potatoes. Grandbabies won’t eat them. Maybe they will with your recipe. Thank you for sharing this post at the #WednesdayAIMLinkParty. I shared it on social media.
Oh, my granddaughter only eats sweet potatoes this way and of course, sweet potato fries. Let me know if you try it! Have a wonderful weekend.
Marilyn, Sharing this recipe with my Mom. She is a sweet potato lover and I know she will enjoy this recipe! Pinned to share. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful recipes with us this week at Brag About It!
I am excited to hear what she thinks! Have a great day!
I cant wait to give these a try. Thanks for sharing. I LOVE sweet potatoes.
I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! Have a great day!
Sweet potatoes with maple syrup sound delicious!
Aren’t they though Roseann? Thank you and have a great day!
Nothing beats a quick easy recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Julie. Have a great week!
Pinned! Sounds tasty!
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thank you Jess. Have a great week!
These sound delicious!
Thank you Jenna! Have a great week!
Sounds delicious! And I just read that, although we associate maple with fall, it’s really a spring product. The sap starts to flow in late winter, early spring – So this is a perfect Easter dish! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner Link up –
Wow, I didn’t know that! I love it. Thanks Helen. Have a great week!
I do love a sweet potato and with maple syrup in the mix I bet they taste amazing. It is so annoying as my youngest won’t touch them despite her favourite colour being orange!
That is so funny! My son has an aquarium and won’t eat any fish he has ever had. Catfish, talapia, etc. I fully understand!!
Yummy! That looks good. I even eyeballed sweet potatoes at the produce store yesterday but could only think of one recipe to make them with that includes pecans, which I didn’t have at home. So I kept walking. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
You are welcome Cheryl. This is a fast one and very delicious. I hope you get to try them!! Have a great week!
Your recipes always catch my eye. They are “real” food and stuff I could actually make. I love sweet potatoes and this seems like it would be a hit with the kids.
My granddaughter calles these dessert! And she means it too. Thanks Melissa. Have a great week.
Love this- Ive done it with carrots but never sweet potatoes- makes perfect sense!
So glad to hear abput the carrots. I bet they are super. Have a great day.
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I just love sweet potatoes! Yours looks so yum!
Thank you Cristina! They are delicious. Have a great day.
I love this recipe. I love the addition of maple syrup. Good timing – I have a can of maple syrup at home. Thanks for sharing! I found you at Happiness is Homemade. 🙂
Thanks Jhuls. The maple syrup makes these sp good and it really is a healthy option. I was surprised!
You are welcome. The lemon juoce just cuts a bit of the weetness and you don’t taste the lemon. Just a personal choice. Have a wonderful week!
Mmmmm… we love sweet potatoes and I have made them similar to this… they are wonderful! 🙂 I haven’t put lemon juice in mine… Thank you for sharing this. 🙂