Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes-the bomb!!

Oh my god!!! I am perfectly happy with roasted sweet potatoes but these take things to the next level. Claire Robinson of 5 Ingredient Fix on the food network prepared these for the Thanksgiving show and they are amazing. Of course she is limited to 5 ingredients so feel free to add some seasoning to the roasting process. I added some nutmeg and cinnamon and as always a sprinkle of cayenne. The great thing about these is you can make the pan sauce up and roast the potatoes and not combine them until close to serving and keep them warm in the oven. Amazing!!!

The key is to really caramelize the shallots!!!

This is for 4 servings

4 small or 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

1/4 cup grade B maple syrup divided (2T for roasting and 2 T for the sauce)

1/4 cup EVOO, divided (2 T extra-virging olive oil for roasting 2T for the sauce)

2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to adjust seasoning if needed

1 tsp freshly ground pepper, plus more to adjust if needed

4 large shallots peeled and sliced thin

2 Tablespoons of Balsamic Vinegar

Pre-heat ove to 400 degrees F

In a large bowl combine sweet potatoes and 2 T of the syrup, 2 T of of the olive oil and 2 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of pepper (of course I never do this...I do it all on the sheet pan and get my clean hands in the mix!) Coat evenly and arrange in a single layer on a sheet pan. Roast until soft and caramelized and golden brown. 20 to 3o minutes. Check to see if they need tossing after 15 minutes and to make sure they don't burn.

In a large skillet over medium heat add the remaining 2 T of olive oil and the sliced shallots and saute until they start to caramelize about 5 to 10 minutes. I went longer to get them nice and browned up. Add the remaining 2 T of syrup and the Balsamic Vinegar season with a little salt and pepper. Lower heat to and cook until golden brown and caramelized. Add a little water 1 tsp at a time if it becomes dry.

Add the sweet potatoes to the pan and toss. Transfer to a serving dish.

So delicious!!! The first night I made them softer and a smaller amount and really crisped the shallots...they were the best. The next night I had a bigger crowd not as soft but still good!!

Grade B Syrup available at where else...Trader Joe's!! My favorite place!!

I am just bummed no picture!!