Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon and Maple

Vegetarian
Health score
18%
Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon and Maple
45 min.
10
455kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon and Maple, a vegetarian dish that perfectly balances sweetness and warmth. This recipe is not just a side dish; it’s a celebration of rich, comforting ingredients that will elevate any meal. Imagine the aroma of roasted red-skinned sweet potatoes, their natural sweetness enhanced by a luscious bourbon and maple syrup glaze, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.

Perfect for gatherings, this dish serves up to 10 people, making it an ideal choice for family dinners, holiday feasts, or casual get-togethers with friends. The addition of smoked almonds adds a delightful crunch, while the hint of espresso powder deepens the flavor profile, making each bite a memorable experience. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this stunning appetizer or snack that will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.

Whether you’re looking for a standout antipasti option or a unique starter, Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon and Maple is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to savor the deliciousness of this irresistible dish!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup almonds smoked toasted chopped (or almonds)
  • 0.3 cup bourbon 
  • tablespoons t brown sugar dark packed ()
  • 0.5 teaspoons espresso powder instant
  • 10 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons maple syrup pure
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • pounds cubes red-skinned sweet potato peeled cut into 2 1/2"-3" pieces ( 8 medium)
  • 1.5 cups strong coffee decoction hot
  • tablespoons butter unsalted divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Stir coffee, maple syrup, sugar, andespresso powder in a medium saucepanover medium-high heat until sugardissolves. Bring mixture to a boil; cook untilthickened and reduced by half, 6-7 minutes.
  2. Remove syrup from heat; add bourbonand 2 tablespoons butter. Reduce heat to mediumand simmer until sauce is reduced to about3/4 cup, 40-45 minutes (mixture shouldbe thick enough to coat a spoon, but notsticky, and will thicken as it cools). Seasonsauce to taste with salt and pepper.DO AHEAD: Sauce can be made 2 days ahead.Cover; chill. Rewarm before serving.
  3. Arrange racks in upper and lower thirdsof oven; preheat to 425°F.1 Melt remaining7 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan; pourinto a large bowl.
  4. Add sweet potatoes andoil and season with salt and pepper. Dividepotato mixture between 2 large rimmedbaking sheets and roast, turning potatoesoften and rotating sheets halfway through,until potatoes are tender and start to turngolden brown and crisp around the edges,30-35 minutes. DO AHEAD: Potatoes canbe roasted 4 hours ahead.
  5. Let stand at roomtemperature. Rewarm before continuing.
  6. Transfer potatoes to a serving platter.
  7. Drizzle some warm sauce over and sprinklewith almonds; serve remaining sauce alongsidefor those who want more.

Nutrition Facts

Calories455kcal
Protein5.59%
Fat36.91%
Carbs57.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.35
Glycemic Load
4.5
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.790434712949%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.18mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.19mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:454.53kcal
22.73%
Fat:18.34g
28.21%
Saturated Fat:7.4g
46.27%
Carbohydrates:64.28g
21.43%
Net Carbohydrates:55.88g
20.32%
Sugar:29.29g
32.55%
Cholesterol:27.09mg
9.03%
Sodium:86.65mg
3.77%
Alcohol:2.67g
100%
Alcohol %:1.07%
100%
Caffeine:15.79mg
5.26%
Protein:6.24g
12.49%
Vitamin A:43901.18IU
878.02%
Manganese:1.73mg
86.53%
Vitamin C:44.45mg
53.88%
Vitamin B2:0.58mg
34.26%
Potassium:1198.72mg
34.25%
Fiber:8.4g
33.61%
Vitamin B6:0.66mg
33.05%
Vitamin E:4.34mg
28.95%
Copper:0.45mg
22.31%
Magnesium:86.3mg
21.57%
Vitamin B5:2.15mg
21.49%
Vitamin B3:3.74mg
18.7%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.36%
Phosphorus:161.73mg
16.17%
Calcium:132.31mg
13.23%
Iron:1.92mg
10.67%
Vitamin K:8.83µg
8.41%
Zinc:1.1mg
7.33%
Folate:17.9µg
4.47%
Selenium:0.93µg
1.32%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.26%
Source:Epicurious