Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: Additional pecans for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Let potatoes cool slightly, then cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving a thin layer in the skins.
- Mash the potato flesh with butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in chopped pecans and spoon the mixture back into the potato skins.
- Place filled potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes at 375°F (190°C) until heated through.
- Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes to toast the tops with extra pecans if desired.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Method: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 4g