Description
A heartwarming dessert transforming sweet potatoes into a delightful treat with maple syrup and pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil sweet potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes; drain and mash.
- Mix butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla in a bowl.
- Combine the butter mixture with mashed sweet potatoes and pecans.
- Spread into a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg