Brown Sugar Glazed Sweet Potatoes With Toasted Pecans

Name: Brown Sugar Glazed Sweet Potatoes With Toasted Pecans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup light or dark brown sugar , packed; 2 small cinnamon sticks, optional; 1/2 cup water, or apple juice; 1/2 to 3/4 cup pecan halves

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4 servings

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A simple brown sugar glaze flavors these delicious candied sweet potatoes, and the toasted pecans make the dish extra special.

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1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1 cup light or dark brown sugar, packed
2 small cinnamon sticks, optional
1/2 cup water
3/8 cup pecan halves

Peel the sweet potatoes and slice into rounds about 1/4-inch thick. If the potatoes are very thick, cut in half lengthwise before slicing.
In a large heavy skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
When the butter is melted and begins to foam, add the brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, if using, and the water. Bring to a simmer.
Add the sweet potato slices to the sugar mixture and stir to coat well. Cover and simmer, stirring and turning frequently, for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Meanwhile, in a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecan halves. Cook the pecans until they begin to brown lightly and smell toasty, turning frequently. Immediately pour the toasted pecans out onto a plate to stop the cooking process.
Remove the cover from the skillet or Dutch oven and add the toasted pecan halves. Continue cooking -- while gently turning the sweet potatoes frequently -- until the juices are reduced to a thick syrup and the potatoes are nicely glazed. Watch carefully for scorching.

Recipe Variation

For extra flavor, use apple juice instead of water.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
462	Calories
15g	Fat
81g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	462
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g	20%
Saturated Fat 8g	38%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 77mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 81g	29%
Dietary Fiber 6g	22%
Total Sugars 55g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 33mg	167%
Calcium 110mg	8%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 892mg	19%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.