Maple Rum Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup rum maple syrup

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   In sauce pan, melt butter then stir in rum maple syrup. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes; set aside.

3. 3

   Place sweet potato cubes in baking dish. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Bake 20-25 minutes or until tender.

4. 4

   Pour rum maple mixture over sweet potatoes and return to oven for 10-12 minutes.