Candied Sweet Potatoes with Maple Syrup

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I created this candied sweet potatoes with maple syrup recipe to entice my young children to eat sweet potatoes. They didn't like them plain, and none of us liked recipes using marshmallows, pineapples, etc. This slightly sweet version fits the bill. The kids are all grown up now, but they still request this for Thanksgiving.

Submitted by Suse57
Updated on January 29, 2025
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • butter-flavored cooking spray

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice

  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup

  • 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted

Directions

  1. Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

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

  3. Combine cinnamon, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and allspice in a small bowl. Combine maple syrup and melted butter in a separate small bowl.

  4. Drain sweet potatoes and transfer to a bowl; mash thoroughly. Add cinnamon mixture; stir until well distributed. Transfer potatoes to the prepared baking pan. Drizzle maple syrup mixture over top.

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

Cook’s Note

As a shortcut, you can substitute frozen, cooked sweet potatoes for uncooked. You can also leave the sweet potatoes cubed, toss them with the cinnamon spice mixture, then drizzle with the maple syrup mixture. We've done it both ways, but our family prefers them mashed.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

189 Calories
5g Fat
36g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 189
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 59mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 507mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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