Maple Bourbon Pecan Sweet Potatoes

These Bourbon Maple Pecan Sweet Potatoes are one of the favorite holiday side dishes coated in the most satisfying maple cinnamon glaze that will keep you coming back for seconds!

You guys it really doesn't get much better than this. Tender soft sweet potatoes roasted to perfection in the most satisfying sticky sweet maple cinnamon glaze and topped with crunchy pecans! This is literally one of the favorite holiday side dishes and while it may be a bit more on the indulgent side, there is no refined sugar used like most traditional sweet potato casseroles.

These sweet potatoes are not only the reliable side dish for Thanksgiving, but A cook like to make them for Christmas as well! The mom loves serving mashed potatoes so this option gives a little something for everyone. Plus these sweet potatoes taste like dessert, so its a win-win. This recipe is super simple to throw together, cooks all in one pan for straightforward clean-up, and is made with

What goes in

• 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into cubes
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted (or coconut oil)
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans

How it comes together

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Peel and chop your sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes and place them in a 9×13 baking dish (or similar size) sprayed with nonstick spray.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, melted butter (or coconut oil), bourbon, vanilla, spices and salt. Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes and mix well so that they are all coated.
4. Cover the sweet potatoes with foil and place in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil, stir the potatoes and place back in the oven uncovered for another 30 to 35 minutes, stirring them again halfway through.
5. When the sweet potatoes have about 10 minutes left, mix in the chopped pecans and place back in the oven. You will know the sweet potatoes are done when they are tender with a fork.
6. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them sit for just a few minutes to soak up any extra sauce. Serve them warm and enjoy!

Keep in mind

These sweet potatoes can be stored in a sealed, airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days in your fridge.