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Maple & Molasses Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Ultimate Maple & Molasses Glazed Sweet Potatoes for Your Feast

Delight in the perfect blend of sweet and savory with these Maple & Molasses Glazed Sweet Potatoes, a must-have for your holiday table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 3 pounds Sweet Potatoes Firm and unblemished
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For roasting
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher or sea salt preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked or sweet varieties for a twist
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Agave syrup can be substituted
  • 1/4 cup Molasses Dark or light molasses work
  • 2 tablespoons Mustard Yellow mustard is best
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice Freshly squeezed preferred
For the Spices
  • 1/2 teaspoon Allspice Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon For added warmth
  • 1/4 teaspoon Espresso Powder Just a pinch enhances richness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust based on spice preference

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  3. In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and paprika.
  4. Spread the sweet potatoes out on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
Glazing
  1. In the same bowl, whisk together maple syrup, molasses, mustard, orange juice, allspice, cinnamon, and cayenne.
  2. Combine roasted sweet potatoes with the glaze and return them to the baking sheet.
  3. Roast for an additional 5-8 minutes until caramelized and tender.
Serving
  1. Transfer the glazed sweet potatoes to a serving platter and drizzle with olive oil.
  2. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 16000IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best flavor experience. Adjust the spice levels based on your preference.

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