Caramelized Baked Sweet Potatoes
Serves 4
Directions
- 1Slice the sweet potatoes lengthwise, right down the middle.
- 2In a bowl, combine the olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and vanilla extract and whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
- 3Add the sweet potatoes to the bowl and coat them evenly, ensuring the flat side is fully covered.
- 4Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the sweet potatoes flat side down.
- 5Bake at 400°F until the bottoms are deeply caramelized and the centers are tender.
- 6Let them cool before moving them to allow the caramelized layer to set and release from the pan.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potato
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Equipment
bowlwhiskbaking sheetparchment paper
Tips
- Let the potatoes cool for at least 10 minutes before moving them to ensure the caramelized layer sets.