Maple Rum Sweet Potatoes - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In sauce pan, melt butter then stir in rum maple syrup. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes; set aside.
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.
Pour rum maple mixture over sweet potatoes and return to oven for 10-12 minutes.