Maple-Glazed Baked Sweet Potatoes

Cook time:  40 mins

Total time:  40 mins

Serves: 4-6

Looking for an elegant easy-to-prepare side-dish for upcoming holidays/celebrations....give this maple-glazed baked sweet potatoes a try. Remember, Holiday meals create warm memories!

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1-1/2 inch thick pieces
• 2/2 teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter cut into cubes
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• ⅓ cup water
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400
2. In a large saucepan, add the sweet potatoes and cover with water.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain
5. Arrange the sweet potatoes in a casserole dish. Add the water.
6. Sprinkle with salt & pepper and then dot with the butter.
7. Drizzle the maple syrup over the sweet potatoes.
8. Bake for 15 minutes.
9. Turn the sweet potatoes and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until lightly brown and tender.