Pecan Pie Double Baked Sweet Potatoes
Pecan pie double baked sweet potatoes are a delightful fusion of classic dessert flavors and nutritious ingredients, making them perfect for any gathering. This dish features creamy, spiced sweet potatoes sweetened with pure maple syrup and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel. The warm cinnamon notes enhance the natural sweetness, creating a comforting treat that can be enjoyed as a dessert or a side dish. With simple preparation steps, this recipe transforms humble sweet potatoes into an impressive addition to your holiday table or family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- 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 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place washed sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 40-55 minutes until soft.
- Once done, reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and let the sweet potatoes cool slightly.
- Slice each potato lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving 1/4 inch in the skin.
- Mash the flesh with butter, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon until smooth. Stuff back into skins.
- In another bowl, mix chopped pecans, flour, butter, maple syrup, and cinnamon for the topping; sprinkle over each stuffed potato.
- Bake again for 20-30 minutes until heated through and topping is golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg