Recipe Ingredients:

Ingredients:

2 pounds sweet potatoes

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup Maple Syrup

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1 sprig of fresh thyme + for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. To make the roasted sweet potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425ºF (220ºC) and prepare a rimmed baking sheet.

2. Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch thick slices, and arrange them on the roasting pan.

3. Melt the butter, and drizzle it on top of the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle on the salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Toss the sweet potato rounds to coat, and then redistribute them on the pan in a single layer, not touching. Transfer to the oven and roast for 20 minutes.

4. Flip the sweet potato rounds using tongs, then roast for another 20 minutes. The potatoes are done when they’re crisp and golden brown, and the insides are light and fluffy.

5. In the meantime, make the maple pecan sauce: bring the maple syrup to a boil in a small saucepan or skillet. Add the pecans and thyme. Wait for the sauce to come back to a simmer, cook for 1 minute, and then remove from heat.

6. When the roasted sweet potatoes are ready, transfer them to a serving platter. Pour the maple pecan sauce over the sweet potatoes and serve. Garnish with more thyme and serve. Enjoy!