Sea Salt Sweet Potatoes

Most pecan pie recipes call for a blend of corn syrup and white sugar, which yields a sticky sweet filling that coats chopped pecans.

Recipe Summary Sea Salt Sweet Potatoes

These sweet potatoes are baked with a drizzle of maple syrup until they are tender and lightly browned then topped with pecans and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt for a finishing touch that will turn this simple dish into something special.

Ingredients | Pecan Pie Recipes With Maple Syrup

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

½ teaspoon Morton® Coarse Sea Salt, plus more for finishing

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ cup maple syrup

¼ cup pecan pieces

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and coat 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking spray.

Mix all ingredients together in a separate bowl, except for pecans. Arrange mixture in baking pan.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Remove from oven and sprinkle with pecan pieces. Finish with a pinch of sea salt and serve.

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Info | Pecan Pie Recipes With Maple Syrup

prep: 15 mins cook: 30 mins total: 45 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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