Ingredients
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3 lbs sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans, coursely chopped
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup cane syrup (such as Steen's)
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Peel and slice sweet potatoes crosswise into 1/2 inch thick rounds.
In a medium bowl, combine sweet potatoes with oil and 1/2 tsp salt, toss to coat well.
Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer, if possible in a 18\"x12\" jelly roll pan.
Roast 30 minutes or until they begin to carmelize.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, cane syrup and butter.
Transfer potatoes to a 2-3 quart casserole dish.
Pour pecan mixture over potatoes and with a spatula, toss gently, to coat well.
Bake 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring once.
Serve hot.
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