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Sweet Potato with Brown Sugar and Pecan Topping

Cultural Context

Sweet potatoes with brown sugar and pecans are a beloved dish in American cuisine, especially during the Thanksgiving holiday. This dish highlights the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, enhanced by the rich flavors of brown sugar and the crunch of pecans. It's a comforting side that has become a staple on festive tables, often served alongside roasted meats. Variations exist across regions, with some adding marshmallows or other toppings, showcasing the dish's adaptability and widespread appeal.

AmericanUSside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 medium sweet potatoes
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons dried chives
as needed parchment paper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: almonds

Walnuts provide similar texture and flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats.

1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

2

Wash and scrub sweet potatoes under running water.

3

Pat sweet potatoes dry with paper towels.

4

Line a cast iron skillet with parchment paper.

5

Pierce each sweet potato nine times with a pairing knife.

6

Place sweet potatoes in the skillet and bake in the oven.

7

Bake for 1.5 hours, then check tenderness.

8

If not tender, bake for an additional 30 minutes, totaling 2 hours.

9

Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and cut them open carefully as they will be hot.

10

Add butter and sprinkle sea salt on top.

11

Garnish with dried chives.

Cooking Techniques

boilingbakingmixing

Equipment Needed

potbaking dishmixing bowlknifecutting boardparchment paper

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

Candied Sweet PotatoesSweet Potatoes with Pecan Crust

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