Smoky Roasted Southern Sweet Potatoes with Caramel Glaze

A Southern twist on classic roasted sweet potatoes, this recipe adds smokiness from chipotle peppers and a drizzle of sticky caramel glaze. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer for outdoor gatherings and potlucks.

🛒 Ingredients

• 4 cups large sweet potatoes
• 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 8 tbsp butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Scrub the sweet potatoes clean and dry with paper towels.

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   Step 2: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with the chipotle peppers, brown sugar, butter, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper until they're evenly coated.

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   Step 3: Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

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   Step 4: Roast the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes or until they begin to soften.

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   Step 5: While the sweet potatoes are roasting, make the caramel glaze by melting 4 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

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   Step 6: Add the heavy cream, maple syrup, and salt to the saucepan and stir until the glaze thickens slightly.

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   Step 7: Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and brush them with the caramel glaze.

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   Step 8: Sprinkle the caramelized sweet potatoes with chopped fresh thyme and serve immediately.

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   Step 9: Garnish with additional thyme sprigs, if desired.

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    Step 10: Serve warm and enjoy!

💡 Pro Tips

To get the caramel glaze to set quickly, you can chill the sweet potatoes in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving. To avoid the caramel glaze from burning, keep an eye on it while it's roasting, and adjust the temperature as needed.

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