Artificial Food Coloring Free Maple-Pecan Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes roasted at high heat until their edges caramelize and their centers turn silky soft — this dish is the kind of side that steals the show at any table. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is: real sweet potatoes, pure maple syrup, raw pecans, warm spices, and good olive oil. There are no dyes, no artificial colorings, and no mystery additives hiding in a packet or a pre-made sauce, which makes it a genuinely clean option when you're cooking for people who need to avoid synthetic colorings. The glaze comes together in minutes on the stovetop, coating the pecans in a fragrant cinnamon-ginger syrup that smells absolutely incredible as it bubbles. Roasting the rounds in a single layer gives you those gorgeous golden, caramelized edges that make this dish look as impressive as it tastes. A scatter of fresh thyme at the end adds a subtle herby note that keeps all that sweetness from feeling one-dimensional. It's the kind of recipe that proves eating without artificial additives doesn't mean eating without flavor.
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4 servings
- 2 lb sweet potatoes (about 2 large), scrubbed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
- ¾ cup raw pecan halves
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Slice the sweet potatoes crosswise into 1/2-inch rounds (no need to peel). Arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and the black pepper, and toss to coat, then spread back into a single layer.
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