Roasted Citrus Spice Balsamic Sweet Potatoes
Citrus Spice Balsamic Roasted Sweet Potatoes are sweet potatoes deliciously intensified by roasting them in a glaze made from citrus spice balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes (about 3); sliced 1¼” thick
- ⅓ cup Citrus Spice Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 tbsp butter
- ⅛ tsp cayenne powder Just a PINCH; +/- to taste
- ½ tsp salt Divided: ¼ tsp / ¼ tsp
- ⅛ tsp black pepper +/- to taste
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp water *if needed for thinning the glaze
Instructions
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Scrub potatoes clean and allow skins to fully dry before cooking; peel or trim away any undesired 'blemishes' in the skin.
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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In large skillet over medium heat, bring the citrus spice balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to boil, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until vinegar thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
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Add the butter, cayenne, salt, and pepper; stirring constantly until the butter melts.
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Add the fresh sprigs of rosemary, working them in to the thickening glaze.
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If sauce reduces to far or is too thick, add up to 2 tbsp. water, incorporating it in quickly.
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While skillet is still on, add as many potatoes as can comfortably fit, and stir around, flip, and coating the sides.
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Place the potatoes on a lined and rimmed baking sheet.
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Repeat until all the slices are coated and on the baking sheet.
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Set skillet aside with remaining glaze.
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Sprinkle the potato tops with salt.
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Bake until potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes in total.
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After 20 minutes, remove from the oven.
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Coat the top with reserved glaze; flip, coat and sprinkle with salt again, continue baking remaining 20 minutes or so.
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Serve and enjoy.