Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes with Pecans Recipe
Deliciously sweet and warmly spiced Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes topped with crunchy pecans, baked to tender perfection. This comforting side dish combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the rich flavors of maple syrup, cinnamon, and butter, finished with a satisfying nutty crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 sweet potatoes
Topping
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the sweet potatoes evenly.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash, peel, and chop the sweet potatoes into spears for even cooking and easy serving.
- Arrange Potatoes: Place the cut sweet potato spears onto a cookie sheet sprayed with non-stick spray to prevent sticking during baking.
- Make Topping: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, fine sea salt, and chopped pecans to create a sweet and flavorful coating.
- Coat Potatoes: Drizzle the maple cinnamon pecan mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss with a spatula to ensure each piece is evenly coated with the buttery syrup and nuts.
- Bake: Place the coated sweet potatoes in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool for 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and to handle easily.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer without overlapping.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
- Adjust cinnamon to taste if you prefer more or less warmth.
- Use fresh maple syrup for the best flavor impact.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
Keywords: maple sweet potatoes, cinnamon sweet potatoes, baked sweet potatoes, pecan sweet potatoes, fall side dish, vegetarian sweet potatoes
