Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Recipe courtesy Claire Robinson 2009

Show: Dear Food NetworkEpisode: Dear Food Network: Giada's Thanksgiving Family Therapy

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Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 50 min

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Ingredients

4 small sweet potatoes (or 2 large), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup grade B maple syrup, divided
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
4 large shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In a large bowl add the sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Mix to evenly coat the potatoes and arrange on a sheet tray. Roast until caramelized, golden brown and soft, about 20 to 30 minutes. Be sure to check them after 15 minutes and stir, if needed.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-low heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the sliced shallots and saute until they start to caramelize, about 5 minutes Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Lower heat to medium and cook until golden brown and caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if the pan becomes dry.

Add the roasted sweet potato cubes to the caramelized shallots and transfer to a warm serving dish.

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recipe Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Karen Wellesley, MA 01-02-2010
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(not too) sweet and satisfying
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've never been a fan of overly sweet potatoes and yams but these were just perfect . The yams and shallots are sweet enough... but the maple syrup and balsamic vinegar added another dimension. I added some Cayenne pepper out of habit and it gave it a little extra kick. I served this alongside a pork roast but I would have been happy with just this dish alone. Read more
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Paige Highland Hts, OH 12-08-2009
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Best New recipe in 5 years
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

According to my husband, this was the "best new recipe I have tried in the last 5 years". We will be making this often!!!
recipe Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Tracey Inglewood, CA 12-06-2009
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Sweet Potatoes the Heavenly Way!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Claire, thank you for this receipe! I had people who swore they hated sweet potatoes eating them. They did not know what... the dish was so they added it to their thanksgiving plate and the raves were unbelievable. Thank you from 25 people at dinner!Read more
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Carol Matawan, NJ 11-28-2009
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Just Yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Not a big fan of sweet potatoes (except fries), but these were absolutely delicious. Will certainly be making them again -... and not just for Thanksgiving.Read more
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Jayna Newark, OH 11-27-2009
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SO YUMMY!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I decided to try this for Thanksgiving. My husband and I aren't huge fans of sweet potatoes with marshmallow so we thought... this would be good. It was the best sweet potato recipe I have ever had! My one year old daughter devoured her helping and wanted more...to top it off it was easy too! This our new "go-to" recipe for sweet potatoes.Read more
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KATHLEEN san clemente, CA 11-26-2009
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Great way to serve Sweet Potatoes
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this last week as a side for dinner as a test run for Thanksgiving. The flavor was fabulous and the recipe was easy.... I am making it today on Thanksgiving for the firehouse - where good cooking is important! By the way, I followed the directions exactly. I wonder this can be made with yams as well? Read more