Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

By Lyric Johns | Makes 6-8 Servings

• 6 lbs of sweet potatoes, cubed
• 4 Tbsp maple syrup
• 4 Tbsp olive oil
• 1⁄2 tsp nutmeg
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp sage
• 1⁄2 tsp cinnamon
• 1⁄4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1⁄4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• Candied pecans, to taste
  (see recipe below)

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine maple syrup, olive oil, nutmeg, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, and salt. Toss cubed sweet potatoes in this mixture until they are evenly coated.
3. Spread the sweet potatoes on the lined baking sheet and place them into your preheated oven, roast for 15-20 minutes, then toss, and continue to roast them for another 15-20 minutes until they are tender.
4. Place the roasted sweet potatoes in a serving dish, top with crispy candied pecans, and they are ready to enjoy!