Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Halve the sweet potatoes lengthwise and cut each half into 3 long spears. Combine the brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

Step 2

Put the potato spears on a sheet pan and toss with the olive oil. Spread them in one layer and sprinkle with the brown sugar mixture.

Step 3

Bake for 15 minutes and then turn with a spatula. Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Sprinkle lightly with salt and serve hot.