Recipe: Maple glazed sweet potatoes

With holiday meals coming up quickly, you may be looking for a new way to spice up your traditional dinner.

Dan Olson, chef and co-owner at Railtown Catering is here with one of his personal favourites: maple glazed sweet potatoes.

• 3 medium sweet potatoes (1 ½ to 2 lbs.), scrubbed well
• 4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• Pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg and ground clove
• Fresh thyme leaves for garnish

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METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 400 °F degrees.
2. Slice each sweet potato in half lengthwise, and slice each half crosswise into 1-inch-thick half-moons.
3. Melt butter in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
4. Add sweet potatoes; toss to coat evenly.
5. Add maple syrup and spices; toss potatoes to coat, and bring to a boil.
6. Transfer skillet to oven and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden, well glazed, and tender when pierced with a paring knife, about 20 minutes.
7. Remove from oven, and season with salt and pepper.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme.

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