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Blackstone Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes 🍠🔥

Sweet potatoes on the Blackstone are already good, but give them some crispy caramelized edges and finish them with maple syrup, cinnamon, and just a touch of brown sugar and you've got a side dish that can easily steal the show.
These Blackstone Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes bring together sweet, savory, and smoky griddle flavor in an easy side that's perfect with pork, chicken, steak, or even a big Blackstone breakfast.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
Servings: 4–6

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons waterFresh parsley, optional for garnish

Directions

1. Prep the Sweet Potatoes
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into approximately ½-inch cubes.
Try to keep the pieces relatively uniform so they cook at about the same rate.
2. Preheat the Blackstone
Preheat your Blackstone Griddle to medium heat.
Add the oil and spread it across your cooking area.
3. Start the Sweet Potatoes
Add the sweet potatoes to the griddle and spread them into a single layer.
Season with kosher salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and smoked paprika.
Cook for approximately 4–5 minutes, tossing occasionally to begin developing some color.
4. Steam Until Tender
Add about 2 tablespoons of water around the sweet potatoes and immediately cover them with a melting dome.
Let them steam for approximately 5–7 minutes.
Remove the dome carefully and check the potatoes with a fork. They should be starting to become tender but shouldn't be falling apart.
5. Crisp Them Up
Allow any remaining moisture to cook away.
Add the butter and toss the sweet potatoes to coat.
Spread them back across the griddle and cook for another 4–5 minutes, allowing those edges to get browned and crispy.
6. Add the Maple Glaze
Turn the heat down to low.
Drizzle the maple syrup over the potatoes and sprinkle on the brown sugar.
Toss everything together until the potatoes are evenly coated.
Cook for another 1–2 minutes, just long enough for the maple and brown sugar to create a sticky, caramelized glaze.
Watch them closely—the sugar can burn quickly on a hot Blackstone.
7. Serve
Remove the sweet potatoes from the griddle and transfer them to a serving dish.
Finish with a little fresh parsley if you'd like and serve them hot. 🍠🔥

🔥 Bright Spots Pro Tip

Steam first. Caramelize second.
Sweet potatoes take longer to soften than a lot of vegetables, so don't crank up the heat trying to cook them faster.
Use a little water and your melting dome to get the centers tender first. Then let the moisture disappear before adding the butter, maple syrup, and brown sugar.
That's how you get soft centers with those beautiful caramelized Blackstone edges. 🔥
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4