Candied Sweet Potatoes with Maple Syrup

I created these candied sweet potatoes with maple syrup to entice my young children to eat sweet potatoes. They didn't like them plain and none of us liked recipes using marshmallows, pineapple, etc. This slightly-sweet version fit the bill. The kids are grown-up now, but still request this be served every Thanksgiving.

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

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• 2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

While potatoes boil, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Step 3

Mash the potatoes thoroughly in a bowl. Mix cinnamon, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and allspice together and stir into the potatoes. Transfer to the prepared baking pan. Mix maple syrup and butter together and drizzle over top.

Step 4

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