Sweet Potato Wedges with Maple Cinnamon Pecans Recipe
These Sweet Potato Wedges with Maple Cinnamon Pecans offer a delightful combination of naturally sweet roasted sweet potatoes and a rich, spiced pecan topping. Baked to perfection, this dish is perfect as a comforting side or a cozy snack, featuring warm cinnamon, buttery maple syrup, and crunchy pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 sweet potatoes
Topping
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the sweet potatoes.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash, peel, and chop the sweet potatoes into spears or wedges, ensuring they are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
- Arrange Potatoes: Place the chopped sweet potatoes on a cookie sheet coated with non-stick spray to prevent sticking during baking.
- Make Topping: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, sea salt, and chopped pecans, mixing thoroughly to create a flavorful sauce.
- Coat Sweet Potatoes: Drizzle the maple cinnamon pecan sauce over the sweet potato wedges and toss carefully with a spatula so each wedge is evenly coated with the topping mixture.
- Bake: Place the coated sweet potatoes in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, allowing them to roast until tender and caramelized.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baked sweet potato wedges from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle and the pecans to crisp up.
Notes
- Use non-stick spray or parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Adjust cinnamon quantity for a milder or stronger spice flavor.
- For extra crunch, toast the pecans separately before mixing them in.
- Sweet potatoes can be roasted with skin left on for added texture and nutrients if desired.
- Serve warm as a side dish or snack.
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