Maple Sweet Potatoes

from Family Circle

Maple Sweet Potatoes
Servings: 8 Prep 15 mins Cook 12 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped

Make It

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling. Add sweet potatoes and boil 12 minutes, until tender. Drain and return to pot.

2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Cook for 1 minute; stir until sauce is smooth.

3. Add butter mixture to pot and mash to desired consistency. Transfer sweet potatoes to a serving dish. Sprinkle top evenly with chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 8; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 295, Fat, total (g): 10, chol. (mg): 23, sat. fat (g): 6, carb. (g): 51, fiber (g): 4, pro. (g): 3, sodium (mg): 195, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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