Cinnamon Honey Sweet Potatoes

These cinnamon honey sweet potatoes are a simple yet elegant side dish for your Thanksgiving menu. This recipe takes traditional caramelized sweet potatoes and elevates them into a lighter but delicious side dish. The honey, butter, and cinnamon caramelize into the perfect sticky, sweet coating.

Caramelized Sweet Potato Recipe

If you’re from the Midwest, you’re probably familiar with the traditional “candied yams” with brown sugar and marshmallows. Now, there’s nothing wrong with that dish, but it’s a little too sweet for me. These cinnamon honey sweet potatoes still give you a sticky sweet dish but without the heavy sweetness that comes with candied yams.

The cinnamon and honey caramelize around the sweet potatoes, and it’s like eating a gooey cinnamon roll, so good. These are also super quick and easy to make, simply toss the diced potatoes in the cinnamon, honey, and butter and roast in the oven, that’s it.

Ingredients needed

This recipe calls for just a few simple ingredients:

• 3 large sweet potatoes – diced
• 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 Tbsp. raw honey
• 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. salt

How to make cinnamon honey sweet potatoes

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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Cut the sweet potatoes into small chunks, leaving the skins on. Place them on a baking sheet. There’s no need to grease the baking sheet for this recipe.
3. Melt the unsalted butter, then pour over the sweet potatoes. Then, sprinkle with the cinnamon and drizzle with the honey.
4. Using your hands, toss the sweet potatoes in the melted butter, honey, and cinnamon until fully coated.
5. Place into the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, give them a quick toss with a spoon, sprinkle with salt, and serve immediately.

Recipe FAQs and Variations

What do sweet potatoes pair well with?

Sweet potatoes balance well with salty or spicy dishes, which is why they’re perfect for your Thanksgiving menu. They’ll help balance the saltiness of the turkey, gravy, and potatoes.

Are sweet potatoes nutritious?

Sweet potatoes are a good source of beta carotene, Vitamin C, fiber, and potassium. You can read about their full nutritional benefits in this article.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, this recipe is a gluten-free recipe.

Recipe variations

• For a little heat, sprinkle with cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
• For a lactose-free version, evenly swap ghee for the melted butter.
• For a lower sodium option, omit the salt.

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Enjoy these other sweet potato recipes!

• Meringue-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole – an elevated side dish recipe
• Peppermint Sweet Potato Brownies – you’ll never know they’re made with sweet potatoes!
• Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Maple Aioli – another sweet potato side dish recipe option
• Spicy Sweet Potato Fries – pairs great with burgers or wings

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Cinnamon Honey Sweet Potato Recipe

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