Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
2 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes |
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine |
1/4 cup maple syrup |
2 tablespoons brown sugar |
2 tablespoons coconut, flaked (optional) |
1/3 cup pecan halves, chopped |
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows |
Directions:
1. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a 3 quart saucepan, place sweet potatoes and water to cover; heat to boiling.
3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 25-30 minutes until tender.
4. Drain potatoes and cool slightly.
5. Peel and cut into large chunks; place in prepared dish.
6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
7. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in syrup, sugar and coconut (if using). Over low heat, cook, stirring, 3 to 5 minutes until blended.
8. Sprinkle nuts over sweet potatoes then top with syrup mixture. Bake 25 minutes.
9. Top with marshmallows; bake 5 to 7 minutes until marshmallows are lightly browned.
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