How to Make Maple-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cranberries - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet potatoes are a versatile and nutritious vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways. They are delicious when roasted, mashed, or baked, and they pair well with a range of flavors, from savory herbs and spices to sweet, sticky glazes.

One of the most delightful ways to enjoy sweet potatoes is to bake them in a maple syrup glaze with tart cranberries. The natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes is enhanced by the richness of the maple syrup, while the cranberries provide a...

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Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled
  • 1 cup Grade A maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place whole sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile, heat maple syrup and brown sugar in a small saucepan to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced by just about half. Add cranberries and return to a boil. Cook until berries are popping open. Add butter and dried thyme; remove from the heat.
  • Slice cooled sweet potatoes into 1-inch rounds. Transfer to an 8x12-inch glass baking dish and arrange so potatoes are standing nearly on their sides and stacked like fallen dominoes. Stir hot syrup mixture, then pour it over the sweet potatoes, dispersing the cranberries as evenly as possible.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until berries on top begin to caramelize, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish each serving with a sprig of thyme.
  • Nutrition

    298 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 72mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 38g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 51mg
    • Calcium: 187mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 664mg