Candied Sweet Potatoes with Maple Syrup

Kids and grown-ups alike will love these baked candied sweet potatoes with maple syrup for Thanksgiving.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 189 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• butter-flavored cooking spray
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
• 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
• 2.5 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to a boil; add sweet potatoes. Continue to boil until potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.

Step 4

Mix cinnamon, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and allspice together in a small bowl. Mix maple syrup and melted butter together in another small bowl.

Step 5

Drain potatoes and transfer to a bowl. Mash thoroughly. Add spice mix and stir until well blended. Transfer potatoes to the prepared baking pan. Drizzle maple syrup mixture over top.