Description
Sweet potato slices roasted to perfection with a rich blend of maple syrup, brown sugar, and crunchy pecans. This Maple Pecan Roasted Sweet Potato Slices recipe offers a perfect balance of natural sweetness and nuttiness, ideal as a flavorful side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (scrubbed, peeled if desired and sliced crosswise into ½” rounds)
Seasoning & Topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (more or less to taste)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (OR walnuts)
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Prepare all ingredients by washing and slicing the sweet potatoes into ½ inch rounds to ensure even cooking.
- Season sweet potatoes: In a large bowl, toss sweet potato slices with melted butter, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Bake sweet potatoes: Arrange the seasoned sweet potato slices in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, until the undersides start to brown and become tender.
- Add maple syrup mixture: While the sweet potatoes bake, mix the maple syrup, brown sugar, and chopped pecans in a small bowl. After 20 minutes, flip the sweet potato slices carefully, then evenly drizzle the maple syrup mixture over them.
- Finish baking: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the syrup is bubbling and caramelized. Watch closely to prevent burning. Serve immediately, enjoying the warm, sweet, and nutty flavors.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit pecans or replace with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- Adjust the brown sugar amount based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Slicing the sweet potatoes uniformly ensures even cooking and caramelization.
- Line the baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup.
- Serve as a side dish for roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or as a hearty addition to vegetarian meals.
