Description
These Hot Honey Caramel Sweet Potatoes are a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, featuring tender roasted sweet potatoes tossed in melted butter and brown sugar, then drizzled with a warm, infused honey with jalapeños for a delicious kick. This dish makes a fantastic side for any meal, bringing a unique balance of flavors that will excite your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potatoes
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into large chunks (1 1/2 to 2 inch pieces)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
Hot Honey Drizzle
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced (keep the seeds in!)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the peeled and chopped sweet potatoes in a baking dish or on a baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring even roasting. Larger chunks (about 1 1/2 to 2 inches) are ideal for a tender yet caramelized texture.
- Season and Roast Sweet Potatoes: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and brown sugar, then toss gently to coat all pieces thoroughly. Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Flip and Continue Roasting: Remove the baking dish from the oven and gently flip the sweet potatoes to promote even caramelization. Return to the oven and roast for an additional 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender, caramelized, and slightly charred in spots.
- Prepare Hot Honey: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat the honey and sliced jalapeño in a saucepan over medium-low heat until it reaches a light simmer. Remove from heat and let it infuse for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Strain Infused Honey: Strain the honey through a fine mesh sieve to remove the jalapeño slices and seeds, leaving a smooth, spicy honey drizzle.
- Serve: When the sweet potatoes are perfectly roasted and golden, remove them from the oven. Drizzle the spicy honey over the sweet potatoes and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Chopping the sweet potatoes into larger chunks helps them stay tender and caramelize without drying out.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño seeds to control the heat level in the infused honey.
- If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds from the jalapeño before infusing.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the warm, melty caramelized texture and the fresh spice of the honey drizzle.
- This dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats or as a hearty vegetarian side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
