This is a great side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any winter meal. I cannot emphasize to you how delicious and easy this is. I planned to have leftovers, but not a single piece was left in the bowl despite making two batches.

Serves: 5-6 people

Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

You will need:

• 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbs butter, melted
• 1 tbs lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup dried cherries

Step one: Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Step two: Arrange potatoes in an even layer in a 9 by 13 inch glass baking dish.

Step three: Combine maple syrup, butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Step four: Cover and bake the sweet potatoes for 15 minutes. Uncover, stir and cook for 30 minutes. Add walnuts and cherries and stir. Cook for 15-20 more minutes.