Hot Honey Caramel Sweet Potatoes
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Hot Honey Caramel Sweet Potatoes
Description
Sweet potatoes are peeled and chopped into large chunks, then tossed with melted unsalted butter, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar. They roast in a single layer at 425°F for two 20-minute intervals, with stirring after the first 20 minutes, ensuring even caramelization and tenderness. Once golden and slightly charred, the potatoes are removed from the oven to receive a drizzle of hot honey.
The hot honey is made by gently heating honey with thinly sliced jalapeño peppers (including seeds), allowing the honey to infuse with the peppers' spicy flavor. The infusion is then strained to remove solids before drizzling. The result is sweet potatoes with a rich, caramelized surface and a sweet-spicy glaze that enhances the natural sweetness.
This side dish balances sweet, spicy, and savory notes, suitable alongside roasted meats or as a flavorful vegetarian option in a meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potato peeled and chopped into large chunks
- 4 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 jalapeno pepper thinly sliced (keep the seeds in!)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the sweet potatoes in a baking dish or on a baking sheet in a single layer. I like to chop my sweet potatoes a bit larger here – like 1 1/2 to 2 inch chunks. If you chop yours smaller, make sure to roast for a shorter period of time.
- Drizzle the potatoes with the melted butter, sprinkle with salt and pepper and sprinkle on the brown sugar. Toss and stir so all of the pieces are coated. Roasted the potatoes for 20 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and gently flip the potatoes, roasting again for 20 minutes. The potatoes should be tender, caramely and charred in some places.
- Heat the honey and the jalapeños in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Let the honey come to a light simmer then turn off the honey. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Strain the honey through a fine mesh sieve to remove the peppers and the seeds.
- When the sweet potatoes are golden and caramely and delicious, remove them from the oven and drizzle them with the honey to serve. Serve immediately!
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