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Bourbon Maple Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250
A deliciously sweet and savory side dish featuring tender sweet potatoes glazed with bourbon and maple syrup, topped with pecans for crunch.

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter (melted)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon all spice (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions 

  • Mix bourbon, maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and all spice. Add cornstarch until sauce thickens. Set aside, reserving 1/4 cup.
  • Scrub and slice sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch slices. Toss with the bourbon-maple mixture.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray baking dish. Arrange slices, pour remaining glaze, cover, and bake for 40 minutes.
  • Mix reserved glaze with chopped pecans. Pour over baked sweet potatoes and bake uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Check tenderness with a fork. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the pecans before adding.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: Sweet Potatoes