Southern Maple Sweet Potatoes (Printable Version)

Tender sweet potatoes with warm spices and a crunchy maple-pecan topping for a comforting southern dish.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Sweet Potato Base

01 - 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
02 - 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Mix-In Ingredients

05 - 120 milliliters almond milk
06 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
07 - 33 grams brown sugar
08 - 60 milliliters pure maple syrup
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - Pinch of ground allspice
12 - 1 cup raisins, soaked and drained
13 - 2 cups marshmallows

→ Topping

14 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
15 - 150 grams raw pecans
16 - 60 milliliters pure maple syrup

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon nutmeg. Spread them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 50 to 60 minutes until tender and slightly charred. Allow to cool slightly.
04 - Reduce oven temperature to 190°C and grease a 23x33 cm (9x13 inch) baking dish.
05 - In a bowl, gently mix roasted sweet potatoes with almond milk, vanilla extract, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, soaked raisins, and marshmallows, preserving some chunks for texture.
06 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Dot with cubed butter and tuck in extra marshmallows evenly.
07 - In a separate bowl, combine raw pecans with maple syrup, mixing until pecans are evenly coated.
08 - Spread the pecan mixture evenly over the sweet potato layer. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
09 - Bake for 15 minutes with foil.
10 - Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes until the topping is golden and marshmallows are melted.
11 - Let cool slightly before serving to allow flavors to settle.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Soak raisins in warm water for 15 to 20 minutes to plump and enhance juiciness.
02 - Adjust maple syrup and brown sugar to achieve preferred sweetness.
03 - For a smoother texture, mash the sweet potatoes more thoroughly before mixing.

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