Description
This Thanksgiving Pecan Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe features tender, cinnamon-spiced sweet potato rounds baked to perfection and topped with a luscious maple syrup, pecan, and thyme mixture. The result is a deliciously caramelized side dish, ideal for holiday meals or any cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 large Sweet Potatoes
Spices and Seasonings
- 1.5 teaspoon Cinnamon (divided: 1 teaspoon and 0.5 teaspoon)
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
Other Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Melted Unsalted Butter
- ⅓ cup Maple Syrup + 2 tablespoons
- ⅓ cup Chopped Pecans
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Clean and slice sweet potatoes into ½-inch thick rounds. You may leave the skin on or peel them according to your preference.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 380°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the potatoes.
- Season Sweet Potatoes: In a bowl or a ziplock bag, combine the sliced sweet potatoes with melted butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, paprika, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure all slices are evenly coated.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the sweet potato slices on a baking tray in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded to avoid steaming. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the slices are tender but firm.
- Prepare Maple Pecan Topping: While the potatoes bake, in a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, chopped pecans, remaining 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon, and thyme.
- Top and Finish Baking: Remove the baking tray from the oven. Spoon about one teaspoon of the maple pecan mixture onto each sweet potato slice. Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until caramelized and golden around the edges.
- Serve: Serve the sweet potatoes warm, optionally garnished with crumbled feta cheese for added creaminess and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure sweet potato slices are evenly spaced on the baking tray to allow proper browning instead of steaming.
- Baking time may vary depending on slice thickness; adjust accordingly to avoid undercooked or overly soft potatoes.
- Maple pecan mixture adds sweetness and texture—adjust the amount of maple syrup based on your sweetness preference.
- Feta cheese can be added as a garnish for a savory contrast but is optional.
- Sweet potatoes can be peeled or unpeeled depending on texture preference; skin adds extra fiber and nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
