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Maple Sweet Potato Crunch

Maple Sweet Potato Crunch That Steals the Show at Dinner

Maple Sweet Potato Crunch is a heartwarming dish featuring creamy sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan layer—perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Base
  • 4 lb Sweet Potatoes Opt for orange-fleshed types like Beauregard or Jewel for a creamy, flavorful base.
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup Plus 1/2 cup for glaze.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Boosts the overall flavor profile.
  • 1 tbsp Melted Butter Brings richness.
  • 1.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon Infuses warmth and depth.
  • 0.25 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Provides creaminess.
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour Essential for binding the crumble.
  • 0.25 cup Brown Sugar Introduces caramel-like essence.
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Pecans Plus 1/2 cup for glaze.
  • 2 tbsp Cold Butter Ensures topping is crispy.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • potato masher
  • spatula
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Wash and slice the sweet potatoes into even chunks and roast for 1 to 1.5 hours.
  3. Allow roasted sweet potatoes to cool then scoop flesh into a mixing bowl and mash until smooth.
  4. Mix in maple syrup, vanilla extract, melted butter, ground cinnamon, and heavy cream until combined.
  5. Grease a 2-3 quart baking dish and spoon sweet potato mixture into dish.
  6. Combine flour, brown sugar, and chopped pecans in a bowl and mix in cold butter until crumbly.
  7. Sprinkle topping over sweet potato layer. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes.
  8. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet, add additional pecans and toast for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Pour in maple syrup and simmer to thicken to create a glaze.
  10. Drizzle warm pecan glaze over the baked Maple Sweet Potato Crunch before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 19000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure to select quality sweet potatoes for the best flavor and texture. Adjust sweetness based on the potatoes' natural flavor.

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