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As the leaves turn golden and the air becomes crisp, autumn brings a bounty of flavors that inspire cozy and comforting dishes. One such dish is the Autumn-Inspired Spiced Sweet Potato Bake, which captures the essence of the season with its delightful blend of sweet and savory elements. This recipe not only celebrates the vibrant taste of sweet potatoes but also showcases the warming spices that define fall cooking.

Harvest Harmony: Autumn-Inspired Spiced Sweet Potato Bake

A delightful autumn dish featuring sweet potatoes, spices, and crunchy toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 4.0 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2.0 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.0 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1.0 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 0.0 to taste salt
  • 0.0 to taste pepper
  • 0.25 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • 0.25 cup dried cranberries
  • 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 0.0 to garnish fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  • Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until fork-tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
  • In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle chopped pecans over the sweet potatoes to toast slightly.
  • Once baked, remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish. Gently fold in dried cranberries and crumbled feta cheese.
  • Top with fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor. Serve warm.

Notes

Feel free to substitute feta cheese with goat cheese.
Keyword autumn, bake, spiced, sweet potatoes