Candied Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 8 medium, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick round.)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Fresh rosemary or thyme (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 375°F.

2. 2

   Arrange the sweet potatoes in a 9x13-inch baking dish (no greasing needed).

3. 3

   In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes to combine the flavors; it will only reduce a little bit.

4. 4

   Pour the butter mixture over the sweet potatoes in the baking dish and stir to coat.

5. 5

   Cover with aluminum foil. Bake the candied sweet potatoes for 40 minutes, stirring at the 20-minute mark. Uncover, stir once more, then continue baking for 20 minutes more, until the potatoes are glazed and fork-tender.

6. 6

   Remove from the oven and sprinkle with herbs. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. The sauce will thicken up as it cools.