Pecan Pie Double Baked Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pecan Pie Double Baked Sweet Potatoes, a creative twist on a classic dish perfect for any gathering. These sweet potatoes are expertly baked and then stuffed with a creamy mixture of mashed sweet potatoes blended with maple syrup and warm cinnamon. Topped with a crunchy pecan streusel, this dish serves as an exquisite side or a luscious dessert that will impress your guests. Easy to prepare and nutritious, it’s an ideal addition to your holiday table or a comforting family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (washed and dried)
- 2 tbsp butter (salted or unsalted)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup pecans (roughly chopped)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup flour (can use oat flour or GF flour instead)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Bake the cleaned sweet potatoes on a baking sheet for 40-55 minutes until soft.
- Allow them to cool; reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice each potato lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving some in the skin for support.
- Mash the sweet potato flesh and mix in butter, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon.
- Spoon the mixture back into the skins.
- Combine chopped pecans, flour, cinnamon, melted butter, and maple syrup for the topping; sprinkle over stuffed potatoes.
- Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until heated through and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg