Maple Cinnamon Skillet Sweet Potatoes
These sweet potatoes are lightly caramelized, with just a hint of cinnamon and ginger, all cooked up in a cast iron skillet. They’re simple, cozy, and full of flavor—a perfect addition to any meal!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
- 1 large sweet potato or 2 small sweet potatoes
- 1-1.5 tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger optional
Scrub and rinse the sweet potato. We opted for skin on, but you can peel it if you like.
Chop into ¼ inch or ½ inch cubes depending on how big you want them. Make sure to chop them consistently so they can cook evenly. The smaller they are, the quicker they cook.
Heat avocado oil in the cast iron skillet. Add the potatoes and coat them with the oil evenly. Add the salt and stir.
Cook over medium heat for 20-25 minutes till a fork pierces easily through. Stir often so the potatoes don't burn. (I like to cook them till there's a slight char on them- yum!). If the potatoes are starting to brown too quickly or burn, you may need to decrease the heat and cook for longer. Once soft, remove from heat.
Add maple syrup and cinnamon. Stir immediately so the syrup doesn't all evaporate on the hot skillet. Enjoy right away, or let them cool and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Have them as a snack, or add them to egg scrambles, grain bowls, tacos, and more! The options never end.