Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Pecan Pie Double Baked Sweet Potatoes. This creative dish features creamy, sweet potatoes blended with rich pecans and a hint of maple syrup, making it an ideal choice for festive gatherings or cozy family dinners. The double-baking process enhances the natural sweetness of the potatoes, while the crunchy pecan topping adds a satisfying texture that makes this dish both a stunning side and a comforting dessert. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, these sweet potatoes are sure to impress your guests while offering a wholesome option for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp butter (or plant-based alternative)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup flour (or gluten-free flour)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake sweet potatoes for 40-55 minutes until soft. Let cool.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Slice each potato lengthwise and scoop out most flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the sweet potato flesh with butter, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Stuff each potato skin with the filling mixture.
- In another bowl, mix chopped pecans, cinnamon, flour, melted butter, and maple syrup for the topping.
- Top each stuffed potato with the pecan mixture and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg