Pecan Pie Double Baked Sweet Potatoes
Pecan pie double baked sweet potatoes are a scrumptious twist on classic Thanksgiving flavors. This dish marries the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the rich, nutty crunch of pecans, all enhanced by a drizzle of maple syrup and fragrant cinnamon. Perfectly creamy on the inside with a crispy topping, these versatile delights can be served as either a side dish or dessert, impressing your guests at any gathering. Packed with vitamins and minerals, this recipe not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also provides nutritional benefits, making it an excellent choice for festive meals or cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 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 (chopped)
- 1/4 cup flour (or oat/GF flour)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake sweet potatoes for 40-55 minutes until soft.
- Cool, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C). Slice each potato lengthwise and scoop out flesh into a bowl.
- Mash sweet potato with butter, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Fill potato skins with the mixture and top with chopped pecans mixed with flour and additional cinnamon.
- Bake for another 20-30 minutes until heated through and topping is golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (170g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg