Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes: A Delicious Thanksgiving Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry.
3. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
4. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
5. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
6. Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel off the skin and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
8. Place the sweet potato slices in a baking dish and pour the maple syrup mixture over them, making sure to coat each slice.
9. If desired, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top.
10. Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are glazed and slightly caramelized.
11. Remove from the oven and let the sweet potatoes cool for a few minutes before serving.

These maple-glazed sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving feast. The natural sweetness of the potatoes is enhanced by the rich maple syrup glaze, creating a delicious combination of flavors. The addition of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg adds a touch of warmth and depth to the dish. The optional chopped pecans provide a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.

To make this recipe, start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.

Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Peel off the skin and cut them into 1-inch thick slices. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.

Place the sweet potato slices in a baking dish and pour the maple syrup mixture over them, making sure to coat each slice. If desired, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top. Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are glazed and slightly caramelized.

Once they are done, remove the baking dish from the oven and let the sweet potatoes cool for a few minutes before serving. The maple-glazed sweet potatoes can be served as a side dish alongside your turkey, stuffing, and other Thanksgiving favorites.