Honey Cinnamon Olive Oil Roasted Sweet Potatoes have become my latest obsession, especially when those sweet cravings hit. They’re tender and naturally sweet on the inside, with a beautifully caramelized, brûlée-like top that makes every bite irresistible. The combination of warm cinnamon, golden honey, and olive oil brings out the best in these simple ingredients. They’re delicious straight from the oven on their own, but if you really want to indulge, serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s the perfect balance of warm, sweet, and creamy!
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potatoes, washed and dried
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbs honey
Instructions
Prepare the oven and sweet potatoes: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.
Make the honey cinnamon mixture: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, cinnamon, and honey. Microwave for about 10 seconds to soften the honey, then stir until everything is well combined and easy to spread.
Coat the sweet potatoes: Generously spoon the mixture over the cut sides of the sweet potatoes, making sure they’re thoroughly coated. Don’t be afraid to use every last bit of that delicious mixture!
Roast until tender: Arrange the sweet potatoes cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Place the tray on the second rack from the bottom and roast for 40–45 minutes, or until the potatoes are completely tender.
Let them caramelize: Once cooked, keep the sweet potatoes cut-side down on the baking sheet until they’re warm to the touch. This allows the honey and cinnamon mixture to settle into a beautifully caramelized, brûlée-like coating.
Serve and enjoy: Turn the sweet potatoes over and serve warm. I love eating them with the skin on, but they’re equally delicious scooped straight from the skin. For an extra-special treat, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and let it melt into all that warm, cinnamon-sweet goodness.
My little tip: Don’t rush the cooling process. Letting the sweet potatoes rest cut-side down is part of what gives them that irresistible caramelized finish. Enjoy!