Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pecan Pie Double Baked Sweet Potatoes, a unique twist on traditional desserts that will elevate your holiday gatherings. These sweet potatoes are baked until tender, then filled with a creamy blend of maple syrup, cinnamon, and butter, creating a luscious filling. Topped with a crunchy pecan streusel, this dish combines the comforting sweetness of sweet potatoes with the rich taste of pecan pie—a perfect balance for any meal or celebration. Ideal as either a dessert or side dish, these sweet potatoes are not only delicious but also nutritious, packed with vitamins and healthy fats. Enjoy this irresistible treat that promises to please everyone at your table.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (washed and dried)
- 2 tbsp butter (salted or unsalted)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup pecans (roughly chopped)
- 1/4 cup flour (can use oat flour or gluten-free flour instead)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake clean sweet potatoes on a baking sheet for 40-55 minutes until soft.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and let cool.
- Slice each potato lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving a bit in the skin.
- Mash the flesh with butter, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Spoon filling back into skins.
- Mix pecans, cinnamon, flour, butter, and maple syrup for the topping; sprinkle over each potato.
- Bake for another 20-30 minutes until heated through and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg