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Crispy Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes: 5-Ingredient Pecan Side

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A balanced side dish featuring crispy roasted sweet potato cubes coated in a savory-sweet maple glaze and topped with a crunchy pecan brown sugar streusel.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large sweet potatoes (Garnet or Jewel varieties), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup real maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt (plus more for seasoning)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed (for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the cut sweet potato cubes in a large bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, maple syrup, garlic powder, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the maple mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss gently until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on the baking sheet, ensuring space between cubes.
  5. Roast for 20 minutes.
  6. While potatoes roast, make the streusel: In a small bowl, combine pecans, brown sugar, flour, a pinch of salt, and the cubed cold butter. Mix with fingers or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Sprinkle the pecan streusel evenly over the partially roasted sweet potatoes.
  8. Return to the oven and roast for another 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and streusel is golden brown and crunchy.
  9. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are dry before cutting to prevent steaming. Do not overcrowd the pan; use two sheets if necessary for crispiness. Keep butter cold when making streusel for best texture. If streusel browns too quickly, tent with foil.

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Keywords: sweet potatoes, pecan streusel, maple roasted, crispy side dish, holiday recipe, gluten-free option, vegan option

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