Description

These maple-glazed yams and sweet potatoes make a cozy and flavorful side dish for your holiday table. With simple ingredients and easy baking steps, this recipe delivers tender, caramelized slices that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Scale

4 large sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick

1/2 cup pure maple syrup

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 cup crushed pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.

2. Whisk together maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt in a mixing bowl.

3. Toss sweet potato slices in the glaze until fully coated, then arrange them in a single layer in the baking dish.

4. Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until potatoes are tender.

5. Remove foil, baste the potatoes with any glaze in the dish, then bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until edges are caramelized.

6. Sprinkle crushed pecans on top, bake for an additional 5 minutes until nuts are toasted, then serve warm.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: side dish
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 250
Sugar: 20
Sodium: 300
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 3
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 5
Protein: 3
Cholesterol: 15

Keywords: maple yams, sweet potatoes, christmas side, holiday recipe, easy baking, maple glaze, sweet potato dish, festive side