Caramelized Baked Sweet Potatoes

• Dinner
• ⏱ 1h 5m
• Easy
• Serves 4
• 353 kcal / serving
• 3 g protein
• 47 g carbs
• 17 g fat

Ingredients (7)

• 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 800 g)
• 5 tbsp (75 ml) olive oil
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps (7)

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.
3. Whisk the olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
4. Coat the sweet potato halves in the mixture, making sure the cut sides are fully covered.
5. Place them cut side down on the baking sheet and pour over any remaining mixture.
6. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes until tender in the centre and deeply caramelized underneath.
7. Let them cool for 10 minutes so the glaze sets, then serve.