Roasted Sweet Potatoes Cinnamon Brown (Printable)

Tender roasted sweet potatoes caramelized with cinnamon and brown sugar for a comforting side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1.5 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Seasonings & Sweeteners

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp packed light brown sugar
04 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - ½ tsp sea salt
06 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnishes

07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
08 - ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
05 - Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with parsley or nuts if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The brown sugar melts into a glaze that clings to every corner of the potatoes, so you get sweet and savory in one bite.
  • It takes less time than most side dishes but looks like you spent an hour fussing over it.
  • You can double or triple the batch without any extra effort, and leftovers reheat beautifully in a hot skillet.
02 -
  • Cut the cubes the same size or the small ones will burn before the big ones soften.
  • Do not skip the flip halfway through, the sugar on the bottom burns fast and you need both sides to caramelize evenly.
  • If your oven runs hot, check them at 20 minutes so the edges do not turn bitter.
03 -
  • Use parchment paper, not foil, because foil can stick to the caramelized sugar and tear when you try to lift the potatoes.
  • Taste a cube before you serve them, and if they need more salt or cinnamon, sprinkle it on while they are still hot so it sticks.
  • If you are making these ahead, roast them until just tender, then finish them in a hot oven for five minutes right before serving so they look and taste fresh.

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