# Caramelized Baked Sweet Potatoes

- Servings: 4
- Diet: vegetarian, vegan
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Slice the sweet potatoes lengthwise, right down the middle.
2. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and vanilla extract and whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
3. Add the sweet potatoes to the bowl and coat them evenly, ensuring the flat side is fully covered.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the sweet potatoes flat side down.
5. Bake at 400°F until the bottoms are deeply caramelized and the centers are tender.
6. Let them cool before moving them to allow the caramelized layer to set and release from the pan.

## Equipment

- bowl
- whisk
- baking sheet
- parchment paper

## Tips

- Let the potatoes cool for at least 10 minutes before moving them to ensure the caramelized layer sets.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcHl5jnME0n/?stkn=bGFsOW9nZmpocWZ3
- Creator: Boyd Brown III
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8ec64f73-0fa8-4f45-b41b-b693c48ce543
- Extracted: 2026-09-18

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