Pecan Pie Double Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Deliciously comforting Pecan Pie Double Baked Sweet Potatoes combine the natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes with a maple syrup and cinnamon infused mashed filling, topped with a crunchy pecan streusel. This dish is perfect as a hearty side or a sweet-savory treat, offering rich flavors and a delightful texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sweet Potatoes and Filling
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (washed and dried)
- 2 tbsp butter (salted or unsalted)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Pecan Streusel Topping
- 3/4 cup pecans (roughly chopped)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup flour (Can use oat flour or gluten-free flour)
- 2 tbsp butter (cold, cubed)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Bake the sweet potatoes: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the washed and dried sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 40-55 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center goes through easily, indicating they are soft and fully cooked.
- Cool the sweet potatoes: Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Allow the sweet potatoes to cool enough so they can be handled safely without burning your hands.
- Prepare sweet potatoes for filling: Slice each sweet potato lengthwise about three-quarters of the way up, carefully creating a top you can remove. Scoop out the flesh into a medium bowl, leaving about a 1/4 inch layer of potato inside the skin to maintain the structure.
- Mash and season the filling: Mash the scooped-out sweet potato flesh and mix in 2 tablespoons of butter, 3 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until well combined and smooth.
- Make the pecan streusel topping: In a separate bowl, combine roughly chopped pecans, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 cup flour, cold cubed 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Use a fork to mix until the mixture becomes crumbly and streusel-like.
- Assemble the sweet potatoes: Spoon the seasoned mashed sweet potato filling back into the sweet potato skins, mounding it slightly. Evenly sprinkle the pecan streusel topping over the filled sweet potatoes.
- Bake again: Place the assembled sweet potatoes back into the oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, until the filling is heated through and the pecan topping is golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- You can substitute oat flour or gluten-free flour in the pecan streusel topping for a gluten-free option.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a vegan butter alternative.
- The sweetness can be adjusted by varying the amount of maple syrup.
- Be careful not to scoop out too much sweet potato to keep the skins sturdy for filling.
- Serve warm as a side dish or a sweet-savory dessert.
Keywords: pecan pie sweet potatoes, double baked sweet potatoes, pecan streusel, maple syrup sweet potatoes, cinnamon sweet potatoes
