Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon and Maple
Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon and Maple is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Stir coffee, maple syrup, sugar, and espresso powder in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionStir coffee, maple syrup, sugar, and espresso powder in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves.
Bring mixture to a boil; cook until thickened and reduced by half, 6-7 minutes.
Remove syrup from heat; add bourbon and 2 tablespoons butter.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce is reduced to about 3/4 cup, 40-45 minutes (mixture should be thick enough to coat a spoon, but not sticky, and will thicken as it cools).
Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
DO AHEAD: Sauce can be made 2 days ahead.
Cover; chill.
Rewarm before serving.
Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 425°F.1 Melt remaining 7 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan; pour into a large bowl.
Add sweet potatoes and oil and season with salt and pepper.
Divide potato mixture between 2 large rimmed baking sheets and roast, turning potatoes often and rotating sheets halfway through, until potatoes are tender and start to turn golden brown and crisp around the edges, 30-35 minutes.
DO AHEAD: Potatoes can be roasted 4 hours ahead.
Let stand at room temperature.
Rewarm before continuing.
Transfer potatoes to a serving platter.
Drizzle some warm sauce over and sprinkle with almonds; serve remaining sauce alongside for those who want more.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
