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We’ve made sweet potatoes irresistible with bold maple-butter flavors and crispy sugared pecans on top. Great for big gatherings or a special treat.

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Updated on Sat, 17 May 2025 19:05:10 GMT
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Bring a cozy vibe to your table with these golden sweet potatoes loaded up with sticky maple pecans. Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth rounds topped off with a crunch in every forkful.

Dreamy Holiday Favorite

Spiced-up pecans and a buttery maple drizzle totally level up soft sweet potatoes. Sea salt kicks up the flavor just right.

Grab These

  • Pecans: 1 cup
  • Maple Syrup: ½ cup
  • Sea Salt: 1 tsp
  • Caramel: 2 tbsp
  • Cinnamon Nutmeg: ½ tsp each
  • Brown Sugar: 1¼ cups separated
  • Butter: ½ cup browned
  • Sweet Potatoes: 5 rounds
  • Maple Extract: 1 tsp
  • Water: 2 tbsp

Time To Make It

Finish
Spoon pecans and salt over potatoes serve hot
Candy Pecans
Let syrup and sugar bubble add nuts stir for 8 minutes set aside to cool
Bake
Bake for an hour until soft and caramel edges
Layer Potatoes
Line your dish with potatoes set oven to 375°F pour on butter mix and cover
Make Sauce
Start with browning butter add maple caramel sugar water spices and maple extract let it bubble on low for about 10 minutes
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Ultimate Holiday Treat

This warm dish makes any get-together extra special. Creamy sweet potatoes, crunchy sweet pecans, and sticky maple comfort in every bite.

Recipe FAQs

→ What’s special about browned butter?

It adds a deep, toasted taste that pairs perfectly with sweetness from maple and pecans. Keep a close eye to avoid overcooking.

→ Is this dish okay to prep early?

Totally! You can prepare the potatoes and glaze a couple days in advance. Just finish the pecans fresh for that crispy texture.

→ How do I cut the sweet potatoes evenly?

Go for a steady hand with a good knife or use a mandoline for perfect, uniform slices about 1/2 inch thick. This ensures they cook evenly.

→ Why are my pecans clumping up?

They need to cool completely on a flat surface like parchment paper. Skipping this step will make them stick together as they dry.

→ Can maple syrup replace extract?

Sure! Opt for real maple syrup, but you might need to adjust the liquid in the recipe for the right balance.

Sweet Maple Bake

Golden rounds of sweet potato baked in brown butter-mixed maple sauce and finished with pecan candy on top. A fun spin on a classic dish.

Preparation Time
20 min
Cooking Time
60 min
Total Time
80 min

Category: Sweet Kitchen

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6 Servings (1)

Dietary Preferences: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

01 Peel 5 sweet potatoes and slice into 1/2 inch rounds.
02 1/2 cup of salted butter.
03 A teaspoon of maple flavoring.
04 Two tablespoons of water.
05 Packed brown sugar, 1 cup.
06 Half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
07 Nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon.
08 Caramel drizzle, 2 tablespoons.
09 1 teaspoon of coarse sea salt.
10 Pecans, 1 cup.
11 Half a cup of pure maple syrup.
12 1/4 cup packed brown sugar.

Directions

Step 01

Melt butter on medium heat for about 4 minutes until it browns.

Step 02

Take it off the heat and stir in maple, water, sugar, spices, and caramel. Let that cook on low for 10 minutes.

Step 03

Preheat the oven to 375°F and arrange the potato slices neatly in a greased pan.

Step 04

Drizzle the maple butter sauce over the potatoes, then cover tightly with foil.

Step 05

Bake them for 60 minutes until soft when pierced with a fork.

Step 06

Combine maple syrup and sugar on the stove until it bubbles, stir in pecans, and cook for 8 minutes.

Step 07

Spread the hot pecans on parchment paper and let them cool completely.

Step 08

Scatter cooled pecans and sea salt over the potatoes before serving warm.

Notes

  1. Carefully watch butter while browning to prevent burning.
  2. It's okay to prep the potatoes earlier.
  3. Make those candied nuts fresh, right before serving.
  4. Don't add pecans until they've cooled fully.
  5. Maple syrup straight from a tree is the best!

Required Equipment

  • Pan for baking.
  • Medium saucepan.
  • Non-stick parchment.
  • Foil for covering.

Allergen Information

Check all ingredients for potential allergens and consult a medical professional if uncertain.
  • Contains dairy (butter).
  • Includes tree nuts (pecans).

Nutritional Information (per serving)

These details are for reference only and shouldn't replace medical advice.
  • Calories: 425
  • Fats: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 65 g
  • Proteins: 3 g