Brown Sugar Glazed Sweet Potatoes With Toasted Pecans
These easy brown sugar glazed sweet potatoes are delicious with the toasted pecans. A few cinnamon sticks and some apple cider add unexpected flavor.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 1 ½pounds sweet potatoes
- 4tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1cup light or dark brown sugar , packed
- 2small cinnamon sticks, optional
- ½cup water, or apple juice
- ½to 3/4 cup pecan halves
Instructions
Step 1
Peel the sweet potatoes and slice into rounds about 1/4-inch thick. If the potatoes are very thick, cut in half lengthwise before slicing.Step 2
In a large heavy skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat, melt the butter.Step 3
When the butter is melted and begins to foam, add the brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, if using, and the water. Bring to a simmer.Step 4
Add the sweet potato slices to the sugar mixture and stir to coat well. Cover and simmer, stirring and turning frequently, for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.Step 5
Meanwhile, in a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecan halves. Cook the pecans until they begin to brown lightly and smell toasty, turning frequently. Immediately pour the toasted pecans out onto a plate to stop the cooking process.Step 6
Remove the cover from the skillet or Dutch oven and add the toasted pecan halves. Continue cooking -- while gently turning the sweet potatoes frequently -- until the juices are reduced to a thick syrup and the potatoes are nicely glazed. Watch carefully for scorching.