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Maple Walnut Sweet Potatoes Ultimate

These Maple Walnut Sweet Potatoes are a comforting and elegant side dish, packed with sweet and savory flavors. The recipe offers the perfect balance of earthy sweetness, nutty crunch, and warm maple goodness, elevating any dinner game.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large bowl
  • Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula or spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Try to keep the pieces as uniform as possible so they cook evenly.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Make sure the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
  4. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
  6. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, melt the butter in a small saucepan or in the microwave.
  7. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, maple syrup, and chopped walnuts.
  8. Once the sweet potatoes are roasted, immediately add them to the bowl with the maple walnut mixture. Toss gently to coat all the sweet potatoes evenly.
  9. Spread the coated sweet potatoes back onto the baking sheet and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the maple syrup has caramelized and the walnuts are toasted. Watch them closely to prevent burning!

Notes

For best results, use 100% pure maple syrup. Toasted walnuts provide a richer flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply warm them up in the microwave or oven until heated through. To prevent burning, reduce oven temperature or loosely tent with aluminum foil. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick or citrus zest for a bright flavor. Pecans can substitute the walnuts.