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Category: Cooking Through the Seasons

These maple cinnamon sweet potatoes with a nutty walnut topping are equal parts simple and delicious. Roasted rounds of sweet potatoes are glazed with buttery cinnamon and baked until crisp-tender. The topping, a mix of maple syrup, walnuts, and thyme, adds sweetness and crunch in perfect harmony. Whether it's for the holidays, a family meal, or a quick dinner, this dish hits all the right notes. Include crumbled feta, if you'd like, for an extra pop of flavor. Easy to make and full of seasonal comfort, this one's a keeper.

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Updated on Mon, 05 May 2025 18:54:46 GMT
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Sweet Potato Rounds with Maple Cinnamon Glaze and Crunchy Walnuts make a fantastic side dish. The rich maple flavor works wonders with the earthy sweet potatoes, and the walnuts add that perfect crunch you'll love in every bite.

Ingredients
  • Black pepper: ½ tsp, for seasoning
  • Salt: ½ tsp, as needed
  • Thyme: 1 tsp, for herbal notes
  • Chopped walnuts: ⅓ cup, for texture
  • Maple syrup: ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp, split
  • Cinnamon: 1.5 tsp, adds warmth
  • Unsalted butter: ⅓ cup, melted
  • Sweet potatoes: 3 medium, cut into ½-inch rounds
Instructions
Step 1:
Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut sweet potatoes into ½-inch rounds. You can leave the skin on or peel them based on what you like.
Step 2:
Combine the melted butter with salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Coat all the sweet potato slices in this mixture.
Step 3:
Lay out the coated potato rounds on a baking sheet without overlapping and cook them for 25-30 minutes until they're soft but still hold their shape.
Step 4:
Mix up your topping by stirring together the maple syrup, walnuts, cinnamon, and thyme in a small bowl.
Step 5:
Drizzle the walnut-maple mix over your baked potato rounds and put them back in the oven for 8-10 minutes until everything gets sticky and golden.
Serving and Storage Tips
  • Store any extras in a sealed container and warm them up in the oven when you want them again.
  • Serve them hot with some crumbled feta on top if you want a tangy twist.
Helpful Notes
  • Try pecans instead of walnuts for a slightly different crunch.
  • Go for dark maple syrup to get more flavor depth.

Tips from Well-Known Chefs

  • Chef Lisa thinks a tiny bit of cayenne pepper makes these even better by cutting through the sweetness.
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Wrap-Up

Maple cinnamon sweet potatoes with walnut topping are a go-to side that’s both delicious and versatile. Perfectly roasted potato slices are enhanced with buttery cinnamon notes and balanced with a caramelized topping of walnuts, thyme, and maple syrup. These flavors bring warmth to casual meals or special occasions. Adding feta as an optional garnish offers a tangy kick. Easy preparation, paired with an irresistible combination of textures, makes this side dish a crowd-pleaser every time.

Maple Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes baked with cinnamon, maple, and buttery flavors, topped with walnuts and thyme. A great pairing for gatherings or casual dinners!

Preparation Time
10 min
Cooking Time
40 min
Total Time
50 min

Category: Seasonal Cooking

Difficulty Level: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 Servings (Roughly 20-24 rounds)

Dietary Preferences: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

01 3 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into ½-inch thick slices.
02 ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter, used to coat.
03 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon, adds a cozy flavor.
04 ½ tsp salt, sprinkle as desired.
05 ½ tsp black pepper, add for some kick.
06 ⅓ cup maple syrup, with 2 tbsp extra for drizzle.
07 ⅓ cup roughly chopped walnuts, adds a crunchy texture.
08 1 tsp thyme leaves, to give earthy notes.

Directions

Step 01

Turn your oven on to 400°F (200°C). Clean the sweet potatoes and slice into ½-inch thick pieces, peel them if you want.

Step 02

In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Toss the sweet potato slices in this mix till they're nicely covered.

Step 03

Spread the coated sweet potato rounds on a baking tray in a single layer. Pop them in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, just until they're soft but keep their shape.

Step 04

Mix together the maple syrup, walnuts, thyme, and a little cinnamon in a bowl to create the topping.

Step 05

Once the sweet potatoes are done baking, take them out and gently spoon the walnut-maple mix onto each slice.

Step 06

Put the tray back in the oven for another 8-10 minutes until the topping turns golden and starts to caramelize.

Step 07

Enjoy while warm, and if you'd like, sprinkle crumbled feta on top for a tangy kick.

Notes

  1. Perfect as a cozy addition to holiday tables or a quick side for everyday dinners.
  2. You can get the walnut mixture ready ahead of time to make things easier.
  3. A little crumbly feta on top gives this dish a bright, tangy pop.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

These details are for reference only and shouldn't replace medical advice.
  • Calories: 120
  • Fats: 6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Proteins: 1 g