Sweet Potatoes with Maple Glazed Pecans and Crispy Sage

Sweet potatoes meet the crunch of maple glazed pecans and crispy sage, creating a delicious, savory, and sweet side dish that complements any Thanksgiving or holiday meal. This American recipe showcases the country's warm flavors with a hint of spice. With just a few ingredients and some simple cooking techniques, you'll elevate your side dishes to new heights.

🛒 Ingredients

• 3 pieces large sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup pecan halves
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tsp chopped sage
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp white sugar
• 1 piece large egg
• 1/2 cup water

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a separate bowl, mix together maple syrup, butter, chopped sage, salt, black pepper, and white sugar. Set aside.

2. 2

   Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the maple syrup mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes.

3. 3

   Roll the sweet potatoes in the parchment paper to coat evenly, then place the parchment paper on the baking sheet.

4. 4

   In a separate pan, heat a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the pecan halves and toast until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 5 minutes. Peel the skin off and place them back on the baking sheet.

6. 6

   Toss the toasted pecans with the maple syrup mixture from the bowl. Sprinkle the pecans over the sweet potatoes.

7. 7

   In a separate bowl, mix together the egg and water. Brush the egg wash over the sweet potatoes to give them a golden brown color.

8. 8

   Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are crispy and golden brown.

9. 9

   Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and sprinkle with kosher salt. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

10. 10

    Serve the sweet potatoes hot, garnished with additional chopped sage if desired.

💡 Pro Tips

To achieve crispy sage, toast the sage leaves in a pan over medium heat for a few minutes. For an extra crunchy topping, try adding some crispy bacon bits. For an easier recipe, skip the egg wash step and simply sprinkle the maple syrup mixture over the sweet potatoes before baking.

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