What could make sweet potatoes even better? Maple, cinnamon, and cranberries! This Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries is the perfect side any day of the week.
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Maple syrup goes with so many things, besides pancakes and waffles. Although a nice big fluffy Belgian waffle, a dollop of butter, and warm maple syrup is hard to beat. 😉
I do love using maple syrup in recipes that I create to take the place of sugars from time to time. On Friday I shared my recipe for Maple-Glazed Chicken with Butternut Squash. <--- Who knew a maple glaze could be so perfect?! I did, of course.
It's just the season of sweet potatoes and cranberries. The sweetness from the sweet potatoes and maple syrup pair so perfectly with the tartness of the roasted cranberries.
I have made this several times, always with enough for leftovers, because I love heating this up for lunch over the course of a following days.
I always toss in a handful of fresh cranberries before serving, and you can totally skip this step. I just really love cranberries!
I have also thought about making this with dried cranberries, since they tend to be sweet.
It would be a great option for those with younger kids, who may not be too keen on the idea of tart cranberries mixed up in their sweet potatoes.
We eat this as a side dish to roasted chicken or pork, but this would make a fabulous addition to your holiday table as a side dish.
I was just telling Zack the other night that I should make this for Thanksgiving, instead of the normal sweet potato or pumpkin crumble casserole. It's just far easier to be honest.
And who doesn't want a simpler dish for the already dozens of dishes you have to prepare for the holiday spread?!
If you're not keen on sweet potatoes, you could use butternut squash. After all, butternut squash also pair really well with cinnamon and maple syrup.
Just make this dish your own and you will have your family begging you to make it again!
This is also a great dish to prepare before hand and reheat the day you're going to eat it. (see, perfect for the holidays!)
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes - follow the recipe through, cool completely, and store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Heat and serve.
Substitutions:
- butternut squash for the sweet potato
- dried cranberries for the fresh cranberries
- honey instead of maple syrup
Holiday Side dish ideas:
- The Best Southern Cornbread
- Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apple, Bacon, Cranberries and a Citrus Dressing
- Simple Southern Collard Greens
Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries
What could make sweet potatoes even better? Maple, cinnamon, and cranberries! This Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries is the perfect side any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 6 cups sweet potato, peeled, and diced into ¾ to 1 inch chunks
- 8 ounce bag of fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
- In a large bowl mix together the sweet potatoes, cranberries, oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Toss to thoroughly coat everything. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet, creating a single layer. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring at the half way point. Roast until fork tender. Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 237Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 426mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 8gSugar: 19gProtein: 4g
robin rue
This sounds amazing. I have a couple of friends who own cranberry bogs in my town, so we get LOTS of fresh cranberries. This is a great way to use them up.
Karen Morse
I love that this dish is easy to make! I think it's something that I would love to try. Sweet potatoes are definitely a favorite this season and they're so easy to cook with because they go with so many other ingredients!
Shannon
I'm a huge fan of sweet potatoes and I never would have thought to pair them with cranberries. I love how simple and healthy the ingredients are. It looks delicious!
Jenn JG
Yum this looks delicious, I love cranberries! I am going to have to keep your recipe in mind for my upcoming Firendsgiving dinner!
corinne & kirsty
I love sweet potatoes but i never really know how or with what to cook them. i'd love to try them with cranberries
Jesica Versichele
I've never thought of putting sweet potatoes an cranberries together. I'm really glad to see recipes like this that update some common fall foods. I seriously never want to eat cranberry sauce ever again. Ugh.
Melissa Chapman
Those sweet potatoes and cranberries are a perfect side for Thanksgiving. It seems easy to bake up and everyone loves sweet potatoes especially the way you sweeten them up.
Jessica Joachim
I love sweet potatoes, and I would totally make this! My husband doesn't eat them, but I may have to make this for the kids and I one night!
Beth Davidson
Good timing, I was just trying to think of what sweet potato recipes I can use to keep them in our diets without getting boring. I'll be trying this soon!
Ruth Bloch
Seriously. Mouth.watering. I am DEFINITELY trying this!!!! Thanks SO much!
Amber Myers
I do enjoy my sweet potatoes, so I'm pretty sure I'd love this dish. It sounds fabulous!
reesa
2 of my favorite seasonal foods, paired together! Yum! I cannot wait to give this a try soon!
Rachel
Every week I try to add a new food/recipe to our menu and this is going to have to get added to next weeks menu! Maple syrup adds such a great flavor and I never thought to add it to sweet potatoes!
Sarah Bailey
My other half has a huge love for sweet potatoes and I think they would taste amazing with cranberries so I need to try this!
Cassie
I never would have thought to roast cranberries or roast them together with sweet potatoes but this actually sounds absolutely amazing!
Erica
I've gotten my husband addicted to sweet potatoes. He literally eats them all year long, just plain...kind of like a baked potato. So I'm sure he would love this recipe. This seems a lot more fun.
Theresa
This would be such a delicious Thanksgiving side dish! It looks very festive and family friendly.
Claudia Krusch
These are sure to be a big hit at my house. This recipe looks so delicious and easy to make. I have been looking for some new recipes to try for the holidays.
Emman Damian
I love these sweet potatoes! Such a delish recipe! I’ll try this soon!
Patricia-Ann Que
i would never thought of putting this ingredients together! but when i see it now, it makes perfect sense and looks super good!
Kiwi
When I was growing up I didnt think I like cranberries. I love them now I just dont like the canned version thus looks like a great festive dish.
Nadine Cathleen
What a great mix! I never would have thought of adding cranberries to it. Sounds delicious though!
Terri Steffes
This is a beautiful dish. The colors and textures and flavors are perfect for Thanksgiving.
Jeanine
Wow this looks tasty. I haven't ever had this combo before, and I'm kind of excited to try this. Looks so good, and different than what I'm used to!
Jessica Taylor
I would have never thought to combine these two flavors, but I bet they are amazing! I am a sucker for cranberries so I would def like to give this a try!
Shannon
This recipe looks delicious. With Thanksgiving coming up this may definitely end up on our table.
Rachel
I have gotten really into roasted sweet potatoes so this looks really good. I am going to definitely pin this and save it for later.
Krystel | Disney on a Budget
Oooo I want some. This would be so good to try and take to work
Ana De- Jesus
I thought that sweet potatoes could not get any better but I really love the sound of your festive potato dish. The cranberries and maple is such a crafty touch! x
Cindy Ingalls
Maple syrup makes every thing taste better. I especially love it with sweet potatoes. I started using it in place of brown sugar in my Thanksgiving mashed sweet potatoes.
Misty
I love everything in this recipe but I would have never thought to mix them all together! Sounds delicious!
stacey
This is an interesting combination, but I've discovered cranberries are very flexible fruits and tastes good in varied dishes.
Blair villanueva
So healthy and i love sweet potatoes. They are good in digestion. Yummylicous and coffee please!
Ophelia T
I love eating sweet potatoes. This dish looks so yummy. Thanks for sharing.
Cecil
I never use cranberries in recipes, only the dried ones in salads. This recipe looks like an amazing side dish, one that I will put on my list to try this holiday season to get some feedback on.
G&D Blog
This looks yummy! I love sweet potatoes and my husband David loves cranberries. So that being said, I believe we will enjoy this dish together. 😀
-Gerome of G&D Blog
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Dana Peller
yum! This dish looks quite appetizing. I love how you've added cinnamon to the mix.
Brittany
This recipe looks so scrumptious! It would make a great addition to any fall feast or Thanksgiving table. I can't wait to try!
Jean
I've never even considered these flavour combinations, but I must say it looks delivious! Plus, like you say if it makes things easier, I'm definitely down for that! Would love to give this a go.
Hey Sharonoox
You had me at sweet potatoes. I love roasted sweet potatoes and this is right up my alley. The recipe looks yummy and I'm going to try making this.
Angela Milnes
Now that is how you mix some flavors up! I love all of these ingredients.
Yona Williams
I love sweet potatoes and would love to try a variation of this type of dish. I never thought of pairing cranberries with sweet potatoes.
Journa Ramirez
I actually don't know that sweet potatoes and cranberries would look and taste good together! I can't wait to try this amazing recipe!
Victoria Moore
Wow, this looks great! 🙂 You take great pics of food! I still struggle with getting good lighting. I'll probably email you if you're up for sharing any tips 😉 great post!
Joanna
Hey Victoria, thanks! Sure, email me, I'd love to answer your questions.
Heather
This sounds delicious and like a side dish my family would really enjoy. It would also be great for the holiday season!
Toughcookiemommy
This looks like such a hearty dish and I imagine that it is full of flavor too. I love roasted potatoes and would love to try these for myself.