Candied Sweet Potatoes with Pecans

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This sweet potato side dish is a holiday favorite! Although quite sweet, the addition of crunchy pecans, rich butter, and warm spice creates a lovely balance of flavors and textures that everyone will love.

Submitted by Stiritup
Updated on October 16, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 (9x13-inch) casserole
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 4 pounds orange-fleshed sweet potatoes

  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, more for greasing the pan

  • ½ cup chopped pecans

  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place on a baking sheet.

  2. Bake potatoes in the preheated oven until you can easily pierce them with a sharp knife, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes. Leave the oven on.

  3. Mix brown sugar, butter, pecans, and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl until thoroughly combined.

  4. Peel potatoes and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch thick slices.

  5. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch ceramic or glass baking dish. Spread potato slices in a single layer. Spoon a bit of topping over each slice. Add remaining potato slices in a second layer and sprinkle with remaining topping.

  6. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until bubbly and brown, about 20 minutes. Serve potatoes topped with some of the sauce from the pan.

Cook's Notes:

•If you're transporting this, cover the dish after layering and bake it when you reach your destination.
•You can use chopped walnuts instead of pecans.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

308 Calories
12g Fat
49g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 308
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 90mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 68mg 5%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 558mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.