Maple-Cinnamon Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Sweet potatoes roasted with maple syrup and cinnamon until caramelized and tender for a naturally sweet side dish. This American-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 minutes, layers Maple syrup, Cinnamon, Butter, melted into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 American cuisine 200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 2 lbs peeled and cut sweet potatoes (1-inch cubes) with 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 tbsp melted butter, and 1/4 tsp salt in a large bowl until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Spread sweet potato mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake 30 minutes, stirring gently once halfway through, until potatoes are golden and tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Step 3: Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes. Serve warm as a side or light dessert.

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