Maple Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Maple Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes, a simple and flavorful baked sweet potato recipe with a sweet twist from maple syrup and ground cinnamon. Only 5 ingredients and 40 minutes!

Love the sweet and savory flavor pairing of roasted sweet potatoes? Then we have the perfect recipe for you: sweet potatoes roasted until golden brown with a drizzle of maple and a sprinkle of cinnamon. You can’t get much more flavorful than that!

Here’s why you should be roasting your sweet potatoes with maple and cinnamon:

• It’s sweet. And savory. It’s a perfect blend of both savory and sweet all in one dish.
• It’s only 5 ingredients. It doesn’t get much easier than potatoes, oil, syrup, cinnamon, and salt.
• It’s easy peasy. Only 40 minutes roasting on a sheet pan, minimal effort for maximum flavor.

Ready to learn how to make this sweet and savory roasted sweet potato side dish? Let’s do this!

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🍠 How to make (step-by-step photos)

1️⃣ Step One: Preheat oven and prep sweet potatoes

First, preheat your oven to 400° F (200° C).

Next, wash sweet potatoes and cut into small ½ inch (1.25 centimeter) pieces. The small potato pieces will roast evenly and brown on sides, giving the finished potatoes a crispier texture even when tossed in maple syrup.

👉 Should you peel sweet potatoes before roasting? You do not have to peel sweet potatoes before roasting. The peels of potatoes are perfectly edible and are high in fiber and many nutrients. However, if you do not like the peels of potatoes then feel free to remove them — the recipe will turn out great with or without the peels.

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2️⃣ Step Two: Add sweet potatoes to pan with maple and spices

Next, add olive oil to a large baking sheet to coat the surface evenly and then add cut sweet potatoes.

Drizzle maple syrup over the potatoes and then toss with a spatula to evenly coat the potatoes with the syrup. Sprinkle ground cinnamon and a pinch of salt on top.

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3️⃣ Step Three: Roast the potatoes until golden brown

Roast the potatoes on the baking sheet for about 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so, until they are golden brown. Finished potatoes will be slightly crispy and sweet, with a wonderful aroma from the cinnamon and maple syrup.

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💡 Recipe + ingredient variations

This recipe is simply prepared with just a few seasonings, however you can take it up a notch add make these maple roasted sweet potatoes even tastier!

• Add fresh herbs as a garnish: The sweetness of maple and cinnamon contrasts well with a sprinkle of fresh herbs like thyme, oregano, and rosemary.
• Add crushed pecans or walnuts: Add a sprinkle of crushed nuts like pecans or walnuts to the completed dish for a bit of crunch and healthy fats.
• Make it a vegan substitute for sweet potato pie: Add a few vegan marshmallows for a healthy and plant-based twist on traditional Thanksgiving sweet potato pie.

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♻️ Sustainable kitchen tips, tricks, and tools

We’re all about sustainability here at Fork in the Road, so here are some tips and tricks for getting the most out of your ingredients.

Take advantage of sweet potato season! The best time to make this dish is when sweet potatoes are in season, which is July through December in California. Find out when sweet potatoes are in season in your neck of the woods here.

Use your potato ends and peels to reduce food waste! Don’t toss those scraps after cutting — add them to a homemade food scrap broth to flavor stocks for soups and to use as a liquid for cooking grains like rice and farro.

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🌱 More roasted sweet potato recipes

Want more ideas for roasting sweet potatoes? Try my Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Carrots, and Oven-Baked Sweet Potato and Zucchini Slices.