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Sweet potato crunch

A delightful blend of rich, creamy sweetness and a crunchy topping, perfect as a side or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds sweet potato Choose firm, fresh sweet potatoes for the best flavor.
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup Adds natural sweetness and depth of flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla Enhances the overall taste profile beautifully.
  • 1 Tablespoon butter (melted) Provides richness and moisture to the mixture.
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon Offers warm, comforting spice notes.
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream Contributes to the creamy texture.
  • 1/2 cup flour Essential for creating that crunchy topping.
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar Brings caramel notes and balances flavors.
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Adds both crunch and nuttiness.
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup The star sweetener in both layers.
  • 8 Tablespoons cold butter Ensures a flaky and crispy topping.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Wash and clean your sweet potatoes, then place them on the baking sheet. Cut slits in each sweet potato.
  3. Bake the sweet potatoes for about 1 to 1.5 hours until soft when pierced with a fork. Let cool.
  4. Lower the oven temperature to 350F, scoop out the flesh into a bowl, and mash until desired consistency.
  5. Mix in maple syrup, vanilla, melted butter, ground cinnamon, and heavy cream into the mashed sweet potatoes.
  6. Transfer the sweet potato mixture into a baking dish, leveling it out evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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