Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Cranberries
on Nov 25, 2024
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The perfect side dish bursting with bright berries and subtle sweetness this Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries.
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What Makes This Recipe Great
Why aren’t more things cinnamon roasted?! One thing I have learned to be true is that cinnamon and sweet potatoes go together. Cinnamon is the perfect spice to compliment the sweetness of the sweet taters and adding cranberries was necessary! Wether you are planning on prepping and cooking Thanksgiving for a large group or a small group this Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries is the perfect recipe that can be made extra large or small.
My obsession with sweet potatoes started years ago when I went semi-viral for my sweet potato toast (you may have caught me on the Dr. Oz show!) These days I love how I can add sweet potatoes to so many meals when I want to add some carbs and fiber and it helps that the kids love them. Cranberries are also an amazing source of various vitamins and antioxidants while also bringing a tart sweetness to a recipe.
Ingredient List
- Sweet Potatoes– make sure and cut these in a uniform size
- Cranberries– be sure and wash before you bake
- Coconut Oil– refined coconut oil does not have the strong coconut flavor
- Cinnamon
- Maple Syrup– natural maple syrup is the best
- Salt
Step By Step
- In a large bowl combine chopped sweet potatoes, cranberries and melted coconut oil mix together and sprinkle with cinnamon and salt.
- Pour onto a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for 40-50 minutes in a 400 degree oven. Once cooked sprinkle with more salt. Enjoy!
Pro Tip
- Sweet potatoes are a wonderful veggie to prep head of time and have on hand. I love having chopped and cooked sweet potatoes to add to salads, morning breakfast hash or to add to burgers.
Frequently Asked Question
Are sweet potatoes and yams the same?
- Yams and sweet potatoes differ in flavor and appearance, and they are not related. Sweet potatoes are in the morning glory family, while yams belong to the lily family. Yams aren’t as sweet as sweet potatoes, and they are starchier and drier. Sweet potatoes are usually orange and not symmetrical, those are the ones you will want to use.
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Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Cranberries
Ingredients
- 6 cups chopped sweet potatoes
- 8 ounce bag of cranberries
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl combine sweet potatoes, cranberries, coconut oil and maple syrup. Stir mixture until potatoes and berries are evenly coated. Then sprinkle on cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and stir to coat evenly. Pour onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 40 – 50 minutes for until a fork easily pierces through the sweet potatoes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Enjoy!
Going to make this dish..instead of the parchment paper can I use a ovenproof casserole dish ?
Yes you can!
My girlfriend loves sweet potatoes but I’ve never quite been on board, however, with the cinnamon I may have a chance. lol Thanks!
-Andrew
Hope you enjoy!
I haven’t made this yet, but I am super excited to. I am always cooking for my coworkers, but one has celiac disease. I plan on making this for the office with her in mind. Since I am from the South, I am considering a dash of cayenne pepper. Little sweet with a touch heat 😉 Thank you for all the wonderful gluten free recipes!
I hope she enjoys it, loves the idea of a little dash of cayenne pepper!!
I’ve made this several times; I’m making it again today, to take to a Christmas party where there will be lots of food that I’m not able to eat. It’s easy, tastes great and the cranberries add a festive color for the season.
Love that you are sharing with friends!!