These honeyed sweet potatoes with a delightful cinnamon glaze are the perfect indulgence for a cozy fall dinner. The natural sweetness of the potatoes is enhanced by the honey and the warm flavors of cinnamon, creating a harmonious combination that will satisfy your taste buds. This easy-to-make recipe is a crowd-pleaser and can be served as a side dish or a dessert. Give it a try and savor the deliciousness of this comforting treat!
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry.
- Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork or a knife.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the cinnamon glaze by combining the honey, melted butter, ground cinnamon, and salt in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened.
- Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Carefully peel off the skin and cut the potatoes into thick slices.
- Arrange the sweet potato slices in a baking dish, slightly overlapping each other.
- Pour the cinnamon glaze over the sweet potato slices, making sure to coat each slice evenly.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top, if desired.
- Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the glaze is bubbling and the sweet potatoes are hot.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy the irresistible combination of honeyed sweet potatoes with a heavenly cinnamon glaze.
