Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- 6 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup pecan halves (optional)
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Step 1
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into small pieces.
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Step 2
Put the potatoes in a pot and add enough water to cover them. Bring to boil.
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Step 3
Cook approximately 20 minutes or until the potatoes feel soft when stuck with a fork. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the pieces.
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Step 4
Make the sauce: In a small sauce pan add butter and melt.
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Step 5
Add the rest of the ingredients to the saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce the temperature to low
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Step 6
Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is clear and thick – about two minutes
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Step 7
After the sweet potatoes are cooked, drain them and put them in a bowl.
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Step 8
Pour the sauce over the potatoes. Sprinkle the pecans on top.
