This is a comforting classic for me, because it comes from my mom’s kitchen. Again, another of her simple, delicious recipes. After trying it, you will not want to have sweet potatoes in any other way. The delight starts with the sweet smell coming from the oven while the sweet potato is roasting and caramelizing.
For 1-2 servings as side dish:
1 large sweet potato
2 tablespoons brown sugar
olive oil
Preheat oven: 200°C (400°F)
Cover the bottom of a baking dish with a thin layer of olive oil.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon brown sugar over the oil.
Peel sweet potato.
Cut it in even slices (1 cm / ½ inch) and spread them in a single layer on the dish, drizzling the a bit more olive oil and sprinkling the rest of sugar.
Bake for 30 min at 200°C (400°F).
Broil, i.e. top heat 230°C/446°F, for additional 5 min until it starts to turn toasty around the edges.
A perfect side dish for your grilled or roast fare, a special touch for your ceviche or spicy curry, a switch in your English breakfast, or a great addition to a festive dinner. Any other serving idea?
P.S. Some of you might already know that during my days in Peru, I worked for many years for the International Potato Center (CIP). Since then–besides loving to eat potatoes and sweet potatoes (or sweetpotatoes …)–I have acquired a special affinity for them.
Foodie Sneak Peeks 
Esta receta también la hacia mi mama. Claro que en un pyrex grande para toda la familia. No soy tan fan del camote pero preparados así si los como con gusto.
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Sí, Gaby, quedan riquísimos. Me imagino el pyrex familiar que haría tu mamá. Mi mami tenía que preparar varios para alimentar a toda la tropa!
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Ooohh, that does look good. These roasted delights would go very well with fish or crab, a chili dip (Mauritian style) and a simple salad. I need to go home and get cooking….! JP
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Yes, with fish or crab cakes, great suggestion, JP! Will have to try that. Cheers!
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I missed an important word: …fish or crab cakes….
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I already bought the sweet potatoes….looking forward tasting them like I also did back in my Peruvian childhood!
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Chris, I am sure that this delish recipe will bring you back sweet memories!
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Patty, ponle jugo de naranja, palo de canela y clavos de olor. Reemplaza aceite por mantequilla y veras!!!!
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Yummy! Sí, esa es la version navideña; deli. Solo que por tu amigo San Andres, no puedo usar mucha mantequilla …
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Me encantan tus recetas ❤️
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Gracias, Karin!
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