Maple Pecan Melting Sweet Potatoes

By peridot728

Crispy on the outside, melt in your mouth on the inside
sweet potatoes covered in a maple pecan sauce!

Ingredients

• 1 -1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into
• 1 inch thick discs
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 40mins

Preparation

Step 1

Toss the sweet potatoes in the butter and
salt, place in a single layer on a metal baking
sheet, and bake in a preheated 425F/220C
oven until golden brown and crispy on both
sides, about 15-20 minutes per side.

Meanwhile, bring the maple syrup to a simmer
in a small sauce pan over medium heat, add the
pecans, bring back to a simmer and remove
from heat.

Option: Add 1 teaspoon vanilla to the sauce.
Option: Add 1/2 teaspoon of coarse sea salt to the sauce!
Option: add a pinch of cinnamon to the sauce!