MAPLE GLAZED SWEET POTATOES

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Sweet potatoes made with brown sugar and maple syrup. A family favorite that everyone enjoys. If you're not cooking for a vegetarian crowd, you can top these with marshmallows as well.

Provided by Wendy

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ½ sweet potatoes
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons flaked coconut
⅓ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with water to cover them. Bring the water to a boil, reduce heat, cover and let simmer 25 to 30 minutes until tender.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Use non-aerosol non stick spray to grease a 8x8 inch baking pan.
  • When the sweet potatoes are cool, peel and cut them into large chunks. Arrange them in the prepared dish.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter, syrup, sugar and coconut together over a low heat. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Sprinkle mixture over sweet potatoes. Top mixture with pecans.
  • Bake 5 to 7 minutes, until top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 73.5 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

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