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Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Spices

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
110 min
TOTAL TIME
140 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Dinner Southern
Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Spices
Ingredients
  • 4 pounds orange-fleshed sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) by turning the dial or pressing a button on your oven's temperature control. This will ensure that your oven is at the correct heat for baking.
2
Next, take a fork and gently prick several holes in each potato to allow steam to escape while they bake. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3
The waiting game begins! Place the potatoes in the preheated oven and let them cook for approximately 1.5 hours, or until they can be easily pierced with a sharp knife. This indicates that the potatoes are cooked through.
4
Once the potatoes have finished baking, remove them from the oven and let them rest for at least 20 minutes to allow the heat to dissipate. Leave your oven door slightly ajar.
5
Time to prepare the topping! In a bowl, combine brown sugar, melted butter, chopped pecans, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix the ingredients together until they are fully incorporated.
6
Take your time peeling the potatoes and cutting them into 3/4-inch thick slices. You can use a mandoline or sharp knife for this task.
7
Next, lightly grease a 9x13-inch ceramic or glass baking dish with cooking spray. This will prevent the potatoes from sticking to the dish.
8
Spread the potato slices in a single layer across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spoon some of the topping over each slice, making sure to cover them evenly.
9
Add a second layer of potato slices on top of the first, and sprinkle with any remaining topping. This will create a deliciously layered potato dish.
10
Finally, place the baking dish in the preheated oven and let it cook, uncovered, for about 20 minutes. This will allow the potatoes to absorb all the flavors and become bubbly and golden brown.
11
Serve your delicious potato dish hot, topped with some of the remaining sauce from the pan.