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Hot Honey Caramel Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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These Hot Honey Caramel Sweet Potatoes combine tender roasted sweet potatoes with a luscious, spicy honey glaze infused with jalapeño. The caramelized edges add depth while the honey’s sweet heat elevates this delicious side dish perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into large chunks
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

Hot Honey Glaze

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 jalapeño pepper thinly sliced (keep the seeds in!)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the peeled and chopped sweet potatoes in a baking dish or on a baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring the chunks are about 1 1/2 to 2 inches for even roasting. If pieces are smaller, reduce roasting time accordingly.
  2. Season and Roast: Drizzle the melted butter over the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle them evenly with salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Toss and stir gently to coat all the pieces well. Roast the potatoes for 20 minutes.
  3. Flip and Continue Roasting: Remove the dish from the oven and gently flip the sweet potato chunks to ensure even cooking and caramelization. Return to the oven and roast for another 20 minutes until tender, caramelized, and slightly charred.
  4. Prepare Hot Honey: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat the honey and sliced jalapeño in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring to a light simmer and then immediately turn off the heat. Let the honey steep with the jalapeños for 5 minutes to infuse the spicy flavor.
  5. Strain and Drizzle: Strain the hot honey through a fine mesh sieve to remove the jalapeño slices and seeds. Once the sweet potatoes are golden and caramelized, remove them from the oven and drizzle the strained hot honey over the dish.
  6. Serve: Serve the hot honey caramel sweet potatoes immediately to enjoy their perfect mix of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.

Notes

  • For smaller sweet potato chunks, reduce roasting time to avoid overcooking.
  • Keep jalapeño seeds for extra spice, or remove them for a milder honey glaze.
  • Use fresh unsalted butter for the best flavor.
  • This dish pairs well with roasted meats or can be served as a flavorful vegetarian side.

Find it online: https://clovercuisine.com/hot-honey-caramel-sweet-potatoes-recipe/