Delicious Baked Sweet Potatoes with a Nutty Twist

These baked sweet potatoes are a perfect blend of sweet and savory, with the addition of raisins and pecans adding a delightful nutty crunch. Perfect for a cozy fall evening or as a festive side dish for Thanksgiving.

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes, then pierce them with a fork several times.
3. Bake the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-50 minutes, or until they are tender.
4. While the sweet potatoes are baking, mix together the raisins, pecans, maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
5. Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and slice them open lengthwise.
6. Fluff the sweet potato flesh with a fork and fill each sweet potato with the raisin and pecan mixture.
7. Return the sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the toppings are slightly caramelized.
8. Serve the baked sweet potatoes hot as a side dish or enjoy them as a satisfying snack.

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