Pistachio Free Maple-Pecan Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet, caramelized, and finished with a glossy maple glaze, this roasted side dish is the kind of thing that disappears fast at any table. The sweet potatoes are sliced into rounds and roasted at high heat until deeply golden on both sides, giving you that irresistible caramelized edge without any fuss. A quick stovetop glaze of pure maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, and ginger gets tossed with raw pecan halves and spooned warm over the top — it smells absolutely incredible. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts that commonly trigger concern, with pecans standing in as the star nut rather than any cross-reactive variety. Fresh thyme scattered over the finished platter adds a subtle herbal note that keeps the dish from tipping too sweet. It works beautifully as a holiday side or an easy weeknight upgrade, and the whole thing comes together on a single baking sheet plus one small saucepan.
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4 servings
- 2 lb sweet potatoes (about 2 large), scrubbed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
- ¾ cup raw pecan halves
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Slice the sweet potatoes crosswise into 1/2-inch rounds (no need to peel). Arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and the black pepper, and toss to coat, then spread back into a single layer.
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