Description
Ina Garten’s glazed sweet potatoes offer a luxurious side dish that marries classic Southern comfort with elegant French technique. Rich maple syrup and butter caramelize perfectly, creating a golden, glistening potato medley that makes you want to savor each sensational bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) sweet potatoes, peeled and ½ to ¾-inch diced (4 small)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) good olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Finishing Touches:
- Aged balsamic vinegar, such as Villa Manodori
- Sea salt or fleur de sel
Instructions
- Arrange sweet potatoes in a spacious 12-inch (30 cm) sauté pan, combining water and olive oil. Securely cover and simmer over medium temperature for 5 minutes.
- Uncover the pan and incorporate an additional olive oil, unsalted butter, kosher salt (or fine sea salt), and half a teaspoon ground black pepper. Gently toss the potatoes to distribute seasonings evenly across the surface.
- Continue cooking the sweet potatoes uncovered, maintaining medium heat for 12-15 minutes. Periodically rotate the potatoes using a metal spatula to ensure uniform caramelization and tenderness. Gradually increase heat during the final moments to eliminate any remaining liquid.
- Remove the pan from heat and drizzle pure maple syrup and aged balsamic vinegar over the potatoes. Carefully toss to create a glossy, flavorful coating.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling a light layer of sea salt. Taste and make final seasoning adjustments as needed. Transfer to a serving dish and present while piping hot.
Notes
- Perfectly slice sweet potatoes into uniform ½ to ¾-inch chunks to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent burning edges.
- Select premium pure maple syrup for authentic, rich flavor that transforms the entire dish with its deep, natural sweetness.
- Drizzle high-quality aged balsamic vinegar to introduce a complex tangy-sweet undertone that elevates the roasted sweet potatoes’ taste profile.
- Crank up kitchen heat during final cooking minutes to create delightful caramelized edges and concentrate the potatoes’ natural sugars.
- Finish with a delicate sprinkle of flaky sea salt right before serving to enhance every single bite with a subtle, satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 96 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg