Crispy roasted sweet potatoes with brown sugar are by far one of the greatest side dishes ever invented. These potatoes are dusted with cinnamon and other spices then coated in a sweet brown sugar mixture and roasted to golden perfection.
If crispy roasted sweet potatoes are your thing then this is the dish. It is by far one of the easiest but most flavorful side dishes that you can make.
There are so many ways to prepare sweet potatoes. During the fall months, you see all sorts of ways to make them such as in casseroles, au gratins and even pies. But I think the best way is this oven roasted sweet potato recipe.
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- 35 Minute Prep: 5 minutes of prep and 30 to bake.
- Easy Ingredients: All easy and ingredients and tools.
- Family Friendly: This has the right balance of crispy and creamy they will love.
- Adaptable: Can make it dairy free by replacing the butter with spread.
- Makes Great Leftovers: These are fabulous the next day.
What You Need to Make Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar
Ingredients
- sweet potatoes
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- ginger
- brown sugar
- honey
Equipment
How to Make Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes – Step by Step
- Prep: First, preheat oven and chop potatoes.
- Sprinkle: Second, place chopped sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and then in a small bowl combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt; sprinkle evenly over sweet potatoes.
- Melt: Next, place butter and honey in a small microwave safe bowl and then microwave on high for 15-30 seconds until melted.
- Roast: Finally, roast at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are for tender and caramelized.
Common Questions About Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar
A yam is a starchy, edible tuber, generally with a drier taste than a sweet potato. Yams are rougher and are often lower in nutrients while, sweet potatoes are root vegetables that are native to the USA. They have delicate skin and a sweet tasting moist texture.
Indeed you can use white, yellow, purple or the traditional orange or even a mixture of the varieties.
Of course, this will last frozen in an airtight container up to three months. When ready to use thaw overnight in the fridge and then bake at the temperature stated below until warmed through.
Indeed, you can make it ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to three days and then heat up the day you are serving.
Really, anything is great with these potatoes, however Thanksgiving favorites are perfect. For example:
>Herb Roasted Turkey
>Bacon Candied Carrots
>Turkey Gravy
>Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing
Expert Tips for Making Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: A great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes before baking.
- Add Nuts: Feel free to add chopped nuts, whole cranberries or apple pieces to the crispy roasted sweet potatoes with brown sugar.
- Variation tip: Maple syrup can replace honey if you are vegan and butter alternative can be use.
- Dietary consideration tip: A brown sugar substitute and sugar free syrup can be used to lower the calories for this dish.
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Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Place chopped sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet.
- In a small bowl combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt; sprinkle evenly over sweet potatoes.
- Place butter and honey in a small microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave on high for 15-30 seconds until melted.
- Drizzle over the sweet potatoes.
- Roast at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are for tender and caramelized.
Expert Tips
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: A great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes before baking.
- Add Nuts: Feel free to add chopped nuts, whole cranberries or apple pieces to the crispy roasted sweet potatoes with brown sugar.
- Variation tip: Maple syrup can replace honey if you are vegan and butter alternative can be use.
- Dietary consideration tip: A brown sugar substitute and sugar free syrup can be used to lower the calories for this dish.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
Easy to make and delicious! Perfect for Thanksgiving or any time of year really!
This is one recipe I go back to ALL the time, it is ridiculously delicious! And so easy !
Is the roasting temp and time the same if you are using a convection oven?
I would cut back by 5 minutes and check them.
I added 1/2 cup of pecans but followed the remainder of the recipe. One word: phenomenal. Ridiculously delicious and will make again!!
Absolutely delicious! The outside has is nice and crispy and the inside of each piece is wonderfully sweet. Just the right amount of seasonings.
so glad you enjoyed it!