Honey Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Print Version)
Tender, caramelized sweet potato cubes roasted with honey and cinnamon for a naturally sweet side dish.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
→ Seasonings
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - ½ tsp fine sea salt
06 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, honey, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, ensuring pieces are not crowded.
04 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized at edges.
05 - Remove from oven and serve hot, garnished with extra cinnamon if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The edges get beautifully caramelized while staying soft inside
- Ready in just 40 minutes with almost zero active work
- Sweet and savory balance that works with practically any main dish
02 -
- Crowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to end up with steamed instead of roasted potatoes
- The honey burns easily, so keep an eye on them during the last 5 minutes of roasting
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- Room temperature potatoes roast more evenly than cold ones straight from the refrigerator
- Letting them rest for 5 minutes after roasting helps the flavors develop and makes them easier to handle