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Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes

These farmhouse style Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes are an easy way to make sweet potatoes ahead of time for Thanksgiving or any other meal.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings
Calories 159kcal
Author Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes diced, about 8 cups

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • 3/4 teaspoon Koshor salt

Instructions

  • Wash and peel potatoes. Slice and then dice into evenly sized pieces.
  • Submerge in boiling water for 10 - 15 minutes until just tender. Drain and pour into a square casserole dish.

Glaze

  • Melt butter and stir in maple syrup, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Pour over sweet potatoes and cover with foil.
  • Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes until potatoes have reached desired tenderness.

Notes

-Dish can be glazed, covered and stored in the refrigerator 1-2 days ahead of baking, allow dish to warm up on the counter for about 30 minutes before baking
-1/2 cup chopped nuts may be sprinkled on before baking

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 13523IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg