Description
Pecan pie double baked sweet potatoes are a unique and delectable fusion of flavors that elevate your holiday table. This dish features the natural sweetness of tender, baked sweet potatoes combined with a crunchy, pecan streusel topping, reminiscent of classic pecan pie. Enhanced with warm cinnamon and rich maple syrup, these sweet potatoes serve as an impressive side dish or a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup flour (or gluten-free alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and bake the washed sweet potatoes on a baking sheet for 40-55 minutes until soft.
- Cool the sweet potatoes slightly, then slice them lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a bowl.
- Mix the scooped sweet potato with butter, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon.
- Spoon the mixture back into the skins and top with a combination of chopped pecans, cinnamon, flour, and more butter.
- Bake at 350°F for another 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert/Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium stuffed sweet potato (about 250g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Choose medium-sized sweet potatoes for even cooking. Feel free to experiment with spices like nutmeg for added flavor depth. Serve warm topped with whipped cream or ice cream for a decadent treat.