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Hot Honey Caramel Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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A delicious recipe featuring caramelized roasted sweet potatoes drizzled with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce infused with jalapeño for a perfect balance of flavors. Easy to prepare and ideal as a comforting side dish or a flavorful snack.

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 Sauce

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the sweet potatoes.
  2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Place the peeled and large chunked sweet potatoes in a baking dish or sheet in a single layer. Drizzle melted unsalted butter over them, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Toss gently so all pieces are evenly coated.
  3. Roast Potatoes: Roast the sweet potatoes in the oven for 20 minutes. Carefully remove the dish and flip the sweet potatoes to ensure even cooking. Return them to the oven and roast for another 20 minutes until tender, caramelized, and slightly charred.
  4. Make Hot Honey: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat the honey and sliced jalapeño in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring to a light simmer, then turn off the heat and let it infuse for 5 minutes. Strain the honey through a fine mesh sieve to remove the jalapeño slices and seeds.
  5. Serve: Remove the caramelized sweet potatoes from the oven and immediately drizzle with the hot honey sauce. Serve warm to enjoy the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.

Notes

  • For smaller sweet potato chunks, reduce roasting time accordingly to avoid overcooking.
  • If you prefer less heat, remove jalapeño seeds before infusing the honey or use fewer slices.
  • Unsalted butter allows better control over saltiness; adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Use a single layer for roasting to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
  • Straining the honey helps avoid biting into jalapeño seeds, providing smooth honey flavor with a spicy kick.

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