Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes with dried cranberries and pecans make a flavorful, versatile side dish for any meal. The sweet potatoes are roasted with a warm glaze of honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg, creating a balance of sweet and savory that complements poultry, pork, or beef.
These roasted sweet potatoes are a natural fit for holiday menus like Thanksgiving and Christmas, but they’re easy and quick enough to enjoy any night of the week. The texture and flavor pair well with roasted chicken, grilled pork chops, or a simple pan-seared steak.
Simple to prepare and full of comforting flavors, this dish often becomes a regular on busy weeknight menus and a favorite at special dinners alike.
How to Make Roasted Sweet Potatoes
This recipe is straightforward. Begin by peeling and washing the sweet potatoes, then cut them into uniform 1-inch pieces so they roast evenly. If pieces vary in size, smaller pieces will finish sooner and larger pieces may remain firmer.
To get even 1-inch pieces, slice each sweet potato lengthwise in half, then cut each half into quarters and slice into 1-inch segments along the length.
In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato pieces with olive oil, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, dried cranberries, and pecans. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated with the glaze and spices.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish and dot the top with slices of butter.
Bake at 400ºF for 30–40 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven, give everything a gentle stir to coat the potatoes with any melted butter and glaze, then serve warm.
Ingredients Needed for Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 3–4 sweet potatoes (about 5 cups sliced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup pecan pieces
- 4 tbsp butter, sliced
- 1 tsp salt
Those few pantry staples come together quickly to deliver a comforting, festive side dish that’s sweet, nutty, and aromatic.
Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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35 mins
40 mins
Ingredients
- 3-4 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup pecan pieces
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, and pecans. Add olive oil, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and dot the top with slices of butter.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, until a fork slides easily into the potatoes.
- Remove from the oven, stir gently to coat with the glaze, and serve warm.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 31 g
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Fat: 7 g
Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes with dried cranberries and pecans combine sweet and nutty flavors with warm spices, making them a satisfying addition to many meals.
What to serve with Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Roasted or smoke-roasted turkey
- Grilled lemon and garlic chicken kabobs
- Grilled or pan-seared shrimp