Pecan Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are made with a glaze from maple syrup and topped with crunchy walnuts. They have warmth from the cinnamon and herby flavors from thyme.

Roasted sweet potatoes - Sliced sweet potatoes tossed in cinnamon butter and topped with crunchy maple pecan topping then baked until tender. A delicious side to include in your thanksgiving or Christmas spread.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 421kcal

Author Subhasmita

Ingredients

2 large Sweet Potatoes
⅓ cup Melted Unsalted Butter
1.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Pepper
½ teaspoon Paprika
⅓ cup Maple syrup + 2 tablespoons
⅓ cup chopped pecan
1 teaspoon Thyme

Instructions

Clean and cut sweet potatoes to 1/2-inch thick rounds ( you can either keep the skin on or peel it).
Preheat oven to 380°F / 200°C
To sliced sweet potatoes add melted butter, cinnamon(1 teaspoon), salt, paprika, and pepper. Using a spatula or both hands, mix everything well. Instead of a bowl, you can also use a ziplock bag, add everything to it and shake to mix.
Arrange sweet potato slices on a baking tray in a single layer leaving little space between to slices. (do not overcrowd the pan, else the potatoes will steam instead of browning) . Bake for 20-25 minutes 380°F / 200°C.
At the end of the baking time, the sweet potatoes should be firm and also tender. Baking time may vary depending on the thickness of the slices.
Meanwhile, mix maple syrup, chopped pecans,rest .5 teaspoons cinnamon, and thyme in a bowl.
Remove the baking tray. Top each sweet potatoes slices with about 1 teaspoon of the above mixture.
Put the tray back into the oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes or unitl the sweet potatoes looks caramelized around the edges.
Serve as it is or with some feta garnished on top.

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Notes

It is important to cut potatoes a little thick, for a better texture. If too thin they will almost melt and won't be fun to serve/eat.
Baking time depends on the thickness of the sweet potatoes, so adjust time accordingly. Prick a fork to check the doneness.
To steal the deal, while serving sprinkle some crumbled feta cheese.
Instead of pecans, you can also use walnuts.

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