Maple Brown Butter Melting Sweet Potatoes
Caramelized on the outside, tender and buttery on the inside — these Maple Brown Butter Melting Sweet Potatoes literally melt in your mouth. The perfect sweet-savory side for holidays or cozy dinners, made simple with maple syrup, garlic, and browned butter.
Ingredients
- 2½ lbs sweet potatoes about 3 medium, peeled or unpeeled
- 4 tbsp salted butter plus 1 tbsp reserved
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic sliced or minced
- ¾ cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth warmed
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves optional
- 2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F. Slice sweet potatoes into 1-inch-thick rounds, keeping them uniform for even cooking.
- In a skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until it foams and turns golden brown, releasing a nutty aroma. Remove from heat immediately and stir in the maple syrup.
- Whisk the maple brown butter with avocado oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a metal baking dish or on a rimmed sheet pan, toss sweet potato slices with the glaze until well coated. Arrange in a single layer.
- Roast for 15 minutes, then flip each slice carefully. Roast another 15 minutes until caramelized.
- Scatter garlic (and thyme if using) over the potatoes. Warm the broth, then pour evenly over top. Dot with the remaining tablespoon of butter.
- Return to the oven for 10–15 minutes, until most of the broth reduces to a glaze and the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle pan glaze over top, and sprinkle with nuts if desired. Serve warm.