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FALL AND THANKSGIVING · A LITTLE HOMEMADE HAPPINESS

Maple-roasted sweet potato cubes

A simple Thanksgiving side with soft centers and gently caramelized edges. Children can measure and stir while an adult handles the knife and oven.

50 min total6 side-dish servingsAges 6+ helping with an adultEasy4 illustrated steps ↓

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Cool / set 5 min

Allow 15 minutes to prepare, up to 30 to roast and 5 to cool. Adults handle peeling, knives, the oven and hot pans.

Golden maple-roasted sweet potato cubes in a white serving bowl.
A serving suggestion for the finished dish.

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  1. Even raw sweet potato cubes on a cutting board beside a parchment-lined tray.

    Step 1: Cut

    Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large rimmed sheet with parchment. An adult cuts the potatoes into even 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) cubes.

  2. Sweet potato cubes being tossed with maple and oil in a bowl.

    Step 2: Coat

    Stir the oil, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Add the cubes and toss until lightly coated.

  3. Roasted sweet potato cubes spaced across a parchment-lined sheet.

    Step 3: Roast

    Spread in one uncrowded layer. Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway. A fork should slide through easily; if needed, cook a few minutes longer.

  4. A spatula transfers the rested sweet potato cubes into a serving bowl.

    Step 4: Rest and serve

    An adult removes the tray. Rest for 5 minutes, then transfer to a serving bowl. Check that children's portions have cooled before serving.

A little help: Leave room between the pieces. A crowded tray steams the potatoes and reduces browning.

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