Description
Deliciously sweet and spiced roasted sweet potatoes glazed with honey and a warm blend of cinnamon and pumpkin pie spices. This simple yet flavorful side dish is perfect for cozy dinners and pairs well with a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 sweet potatoes, washed, peeled, and cubed
Glaze and Seasoning
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil (or butter)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Dash of pumpkin pie spice
- Dash of nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for roasting the sweet potatoes evenly.
- Prepare Potatoes and Glaze: Place the cubed sweet potatoes into a large zip-lock bag. Add the olive oil, honey, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Seal the bag tightly and shake vigorously until the sweet potatoes are uniformly coated with the glaze and spices.
- Arrange and Roast: Spread the coated sweet potatoes evenly on a cookie sheet, making sure they are well spaced and fully coated with the mixture. This helps them roast evenly and become tender.
- Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Baking times may vary slightly depending on the size of the cubes.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from oven and transfer the roasted sweet potatoes to a serving bowl. Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the top for an appealing finish and added richness before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute olive oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
- Adjust the amount of honey according to your desired level of sweetness.
- Use fresh or dried pumpkin pie spice and nutmeg to enhance the fall-inspired flavor.
- Sweet potato cubes should be uniform in size for even cooking.
- For a slightly crispy outside, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: roasted sweet potatoes, honey cinnamon sweet potatoes, baked sweet potatoes, fall side dish, easy vegetable side
