Roasted Maple Sweet Potatoes And Cranberries

Roasted Maple Sweet Potatoes And Cranberries
4.5 from 2 ratings
This Thanksgiving side dish pairs perfectly with turkey. The cranberries become so sweet and juicy when roasted with maple syrup and the sweet potatoes get a nice caramelization. Plus, it's gluten-free!Recipe courtesy of Karen Kelly/Seasonal Cravings.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
  • 32 ounce cubed sweet potatoes
  • 2 cup fresh cranberries, washed
  • 3-4 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoon orange zest
  • juice from half an orange
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt, to taste
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Lay sweet potatoes out on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil, 2 tbsp maple syrup and bit of salt.
  3. Lay cranberries on another sheet pan.
  4. Drizzle with 1 tbsp maple syrup.
  5. Stir.
  6. Roast sweet potatoes for about 15 minutes, then put in pan of cranberries and cook both for about 10 minutes more.
  7. Cooking times will vary.
  8. Do not overcook cranberries.
  9. They will start to burst when they are ready.
  10. Toss all together and drizzle with a bit more syrup if necessary.
  11. Drizzle the fresh orange juice and top with orange zest.
  12. Serve immediately.