Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Instructions

1. Prepare the oven
   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
2. Prepare the sweet potatoes
   Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes of roughly equal size to ensure even cooking. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
3. Season the potatoes
   In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Pour this mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss until all pieces are evenly coated.
4. Arrange for roasting
   Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they're not overcrowded. This allows them to roast properly rather than steam.
5. Roast the sweet potatoes
   Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 25 minutes. Then remove from the oven, flip the sweet potatoes with a spatula, and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes or until the edges are crispy and caramelized and the centers are tender when pierced with a fork.
6. Add final touches
   If using fresh rosemary, sprinkle it over the sweet potatoes during the last 5 minutes of roasting to release its aromatic flavor without burning.