Sweet Maple Potato Bake

Name: Maple Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick.; 1/2 cup salted butter.; 1 teaspoon maple extract.; 2 tablespoons water.; 1 cup brown sugar.; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg.; 2 tablespoons caramel sauce.; 1 teaspoon sea salt.; 1 cup pecans.; 1/2 cup maple syrup.; 1/4 cup brown sugar.

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We're taking sweet potatoes to new heights with a rich maple-brown butter sauce and homemade candied pecans. Perfect for holidays or any special dinner.

By Clare Greco

Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:08:13 GMT

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These sweet potatoes topped with maple candied pecans bring holiday magic to your table. Tender caramelized rounds drizzled with buttery maple sauce and crunchy nuts make every bite special.

Sweet Holiday Classic

Rich maple butter sauce and spiced candied pecans take these sweet potatoes to new heights. A pinch of sea salt makes all the flavors shine.

What You Need

Sweet Potatoes: 5 sliced in rounds
Butter: ½ cup browned
Maple Extract: 1 tsp
Water: 2 tbsp
Brown Sugar: 1¼ cups divided
Spices: Cinnamon nutmeg ½ tsp each
Caramel: 2 tbsp
Sea Salt: 1 tsp
Pecans: 1 cup
Maple Syrup: ½ cup

Let's Cook

Make Sauce: Brown butter mix in maple extract water sugar spices caramel simmer 10 minutes
Layer Potatoes: 375°F arrange in dish pour sauce cover
Bake: 1 hour until tender caramelized
Candy Pecans: Heat syrup sugar add nuts cook 8 minutes cool
Finish: Top potatoes with nuts salt serve warm

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Holiday Perfect

These sweet potatoes bring warmth and comfort to any feast. The maple sauce candied pecans and tender potatoes create pure holiday joy.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why brown the butter?: Browning adds a rich, nutty flavor that enhances the maple and pecans. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
→ Can I make this ahead?: Yes! Prepare the potatoes and sauce up to 2 days ahead. Make pecans fresh and add just before serving.
→ What's the best way to slice sweet potatoes evenly?: Use a sharp knife or mandoline slicer to get consistent 1/2-inch rounds. This ensures even cooking.
→ Why did my maple pecans stick together?: Let them cool completely spread out on parchment paper. Don't skip this step or they'll form one big clump.
→ Can I substitute the maple extract?: Use real maple syrup instead, but you may need to reduce other liquids slightly to maintain the right consistency.