Description
This Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe features tender cubes of sweet potato roasted to perfection and coated in a warm, spiced honey butter sauce with raisins. It’s a delightful side dish that combines natural sweetness, soft texture, and cozy flavors perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon oil
- u00bc teaspoon salt
Honey Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 u00bd tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- u00bc teaspoon nutmeg
- u00bc cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with salt and oil until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Spread the sweet potato cubes evenly on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not crowded. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Make Honey Sauce: While potatoes roast, melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins, cooking the mixture gently for 2 minutes to combine flavors.
- Combine and Rest: Remove the roasted sweet potatoes from the oven and mix them with the warm honey sauce. Let the mixture sit for 4 minutes to absorb the flavors before serving.
Notes
- Choose medium or small size sweet potatoes for even cooking.
- Allow the oven to preheat fully for about 30 minutes to ensure consistent roasting.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Variations of this recipe include adding nuts or using different dried fruits based on preference.
- Store leftover roasted sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
