Pecan Pie Double Baked Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the comforting goodness of Pecan Pie Double Baked Sweet Potatoes, a delightful twist on traditional desserts. This recipe harmoniously blends the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with crunchy pecans and warm spices, creating a dish that’s perfect for any occasion—be it a family gathering or a cozy weeknight dinner. The gentle sweetness from maple syrup elevates the flavors, making this dish not just delicious but also nutritious. With simple preparation steps and accessible ingredients, you can impress your guests or treat yourself to this satisfying comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- 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
- 1/4 cup flour (can use oat flour or gluten-free flour)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake washed sweet potatoes for 40-55 minutes until soft.
- Cool slightly, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
- Slice each sweet potato lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash with butter, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon until combined.
- Spoon mixture back into skins and top with a mixture of chopped pecans, cinnamon, flour, butter, and maple syrup.
- Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until heated through and topping is golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg