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