Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
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- Yield Serves 6
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Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (1 1/2 to 2 pounds), scrubbed well
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- Small sprigs fresh thyme, for garnish
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice each sweet potato in half lengthwise, and slice each half crosswise into 1-inch-thick half-moons.
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Melt butter in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes; toss to coat evenly. Add maple syrup; toss potatoes to coat, and bring to a boil.
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Transfer skillet to oven; cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden, well glazed, and tender when pierced with a paring knife, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm, garnished with thyme.
I thought this would be a sugar-bomb with the maple syrup, but combined with the butter makes it so delicious as you get a slight caramelization. I used yams and also made a vegan version using earth balance instead of butter. The thyme sprinkled on top adds some contrasting color for a pretty presentation.