A warm and bright weekend is on the horizon. That calls for firing up the grill and inviting over some pals for a braai. The steak may be the main attraction, but the sides frequently steal the show. There is always one individual in the group who dominates the others. Now it’s your chance to enjoy these honey-baked sweet potatoes, which are delightfully sticky and sweet, with a little crunch and a soft inside.
Honey-baked sweet potatoes suggestions
The sweet potatoes may be prepared ahead of time by boiling, roasting, or grilling in foil. The next steps of the recipe are straightforward, and you may get creative with the seasonings if you want. Spice it up without overdoing it with some paprika or chile. Serve right away with the rest of the family’s steaks, chops, salads, and beverages. Sweet potatoes are a great way to add colour and flavour to any dish.
Have you got the weekend braaiing itch yet? Replace your current sweet potato recipe with these honey-baked ones.
Honey-baked sweet potatoes recipe
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Global
Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
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6 large sweet potatoes, boiled or roasted and cut in half along the length
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125 ml honey, warmed and softened
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65 ml oil
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¼ tsp ground mace
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juice of 1 lemon
Method
- Arrange the sweet potatoes in a greased casserole dish.
- Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl and pour over the potatoes.
- Bak in the oven at 180¼ for 30 minutes. Baste occasionally with the juice in the pan.
- Best served immediately.