Description
This Thanksgiving Pecan Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe features tender sweet potato slices baked to perfection with a buttery cinnamon-spiced coating, then topped with a luscious maple syrup and chopped pecan glaze. Garnished with thyme for an herby touch, this dish is a sweet and savory side perfect for holiday dinners or everyday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 large Sweet Potatoes
Seasoning & Coating
- ⅓ cup Melted Unsalted Butter
- 1.5 teaspoon Cinnamon (divided: 1 tsp + 0.5 tsp)
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
Maple Pecan Topping
- ⅓ cup Maple syrup + 2 tablespoons (total ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp)
- ⅓ cup Chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Clean and slice the sweet potatoes into ½-inch thick rounds. You may keep the skin on or peel them based on preference.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 380°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting.
- Season Sweet Potatoes: In a bowl or ziplock bag, combine melted butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, paprika, and pepper with the sweet potato slices. Mix thoroughly ensuring each slice is evenly coated.
- Arrange and Bake: Lay the seasoned sweet potato slices in a single layer on a baking tray, leaving some space between slices to avoid steaming. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until they are firm yet tender. Baking times may vary slightly depending on slice thickness.
- Prepare Maple Pecan Mixture: While baking, stir together maple syrup, chopped pecans, the remaining 0.5 teaspoons cinnamon, and thyme in a bowl.
- Top and Finish Baking: Remove the tray from the oven. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the maple pecan mixture over each sweet potato slice. Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until the edges of the sweet potatoes are caramelized.
- Serve: Serve warm as is, or optionally garnish with feta cheese for added flavor.
Notes
- You can peel or leave the skin on the sweet potatoes according to your preference.
- Do not overcrowd the baking tray, to ensure the slices roast properly and do not steam.
- Baking times may vary depending on the thickness of your sweet potato slices, so check for tenderness accordingly.
- Feta cheese is optional but adds a nice salty contrast to the sweet maple glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (about 1 large sweet potato and topping)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
