Pecan Pie Double Baked Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pecan Pie Double Baked Sweet Potatoes, a unique twist on a holiday classic. This dish combines the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping, all enhanced by rich maple syrup and warm cinnamon spices. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering, these twice-baked sweet potatoes offer a comforting yet indulgent experience that will impress your guests and elevate your meal. Easy to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients, this recipe is not just a side dish; it can double as a decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup flour (or alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake sweet potatoes for 40-55 minutes until soft.
- Cool slightly, then reduce oven to 350°F.
- Slice each potato lengthwise and scoop out most flesh into a bowl, leaving about 1/4 inch in the skin.
- Mash the flesh with butter, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon.
- Stuff mixture back into skins and top with chopped pecans mixed with flour and cinnamon.
- Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until heated through and topping is golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg