Maple Pecan Sweet Potatoes |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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The sweet nuttiness of this fresh sweet potato dish is a great addition to a comfort meal as well as the perfect addition to any ham meal. Also makes a great presentation on any Christmas or thanksgivig table Ingredients:
* 1 cup water |
* 1 1 piece lemon peel |
* 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed |
* 1/4 teaspoon salt |
* 3 medium sweet potatoes; peeled, sliced 1/2-inch thick |
* 1/4 cup butter |
* 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped |
* 1/4 cup maple syrup |
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch |
* a few whole pecans for garnish, if desired |
Directions:
1. Pour water into pressure cooker and add lemon peel, brown sugar, and salt.
2. Stir in sweet potatoes.
3. Secure lid.
4. Over high heat, develop steam to high pressure in pressure cooker.
5. Reduce heat to maintain pressure and cook 4 minutes.
6. Release pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Remove lid.
7. Transfer sweet potatoes to a serving dish with a slotted spoon.
8. In a skillet, melt butter; heat until bubbly.
9. Stir in pecans.
10. Add syrup and cornstarch, stirring to blend.
11. Add to liquid in cooker and cook over med.
12. heat until thickened.
13. Spoon over sweet potatoes.
14. Garnish with whole pecans.
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