Candied Sweet Potatoes

 Candied Sweet Potatoes

4 large sweet potatoes ( about 2 lbs after peeled and cubes)

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ground nutmeg

dash of salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange sweet potatoes in a baking dish. 

Mix together the remaining ingredients. Pour over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat well.

Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.  

Remove foil and baste the potatoes with the syrup mixture. 

Bake uncovered for 10 additional minutes until soft and caramelized.