Melting Sweet Potatoes Maple Pecan (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sweet Potatoes
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2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm thick slices
→ Butter Mixture
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Maple-Pecan Sauce
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120 ml pure maple syrup
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60 g pecans, coarsely chopped
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 220°C. Prepare a roasting pan.
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Scatter sweet potato slices on the roasting pan in a single layer, ensuring pieces do not touch.
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Drizzle melted butter over the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle salt evenly. Toss to coat, then rearrange so slices remain in a single, non-overlapping layer.
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Roast sweet potatoes for 20 minutes.
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Using tongs, flip each slice. Roast for an additional 20 minutes, or until golden brown, crisped on the edges, and tender inside.
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In a small saucepan, bring maple syrup to a steady boil. Stir in pecans and return to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, then remove from the heat.
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Transfer sweet potatoes to a serving platter. Drizzle maple-pecan sauce over the top and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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To enhance nutty aroma, briefly toast pecans in a dry pan before adding to the maple syrup.