Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Name: Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Yield: 6 servings
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

This supremely simple dish is rich with the flavor of maple. Although it requires last-minute preparation, the recipe is easy enough to tackle no matter how many items are on your holiday menu.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, November 2002

Servings

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

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice each sweet potato in half lengthwise, and slice each half crosswise into 1-inch-thick half-moons.
2. 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.
3. 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 hot, garnished with thyme.

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MS10389717

24 NOV, 2017

I've been making this recipe for several years for Thanksgiving 🦃🍠 and Christmas 🎄 and everyone always likes it.
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jenniealice1357

23 DEC, 2013

I had to look this recipe up again a year later as I got requests for it from our Christmas guests--they remembered it from last Christmas!
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vanmills

22 NOV, 2012

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.
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