Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple-Thyme Glaze

Name: Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple-Thyme Glaze
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 3 pounds, sweet potatoes (about 6 medium), ends trimmed, peeled, rinsed, and cut into 3/4-inch thick rounds (see note); 1/4 cup, maple syrup; 2 tablespoons, melted butter, unsalted; 2 teaspoons, minced fresh thyme leaves; 2 tablespoons, vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon, table salt; , Ground black pepper

Side Dishes
Potatoes
Vegetables
Vegetarian
Thanksgiving

Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 2008

Too often, roasted sweet potatoes turn out starchy and wan. To hit their sweet spot, was it time to throw out a cardinal rule of roasting?

SERVES 4 to 6

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