Maple Pecan Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Maple Pecan Glazed Sweet Potatoes

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 125.8
  • Total Fat: 3.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.8 mg
  • Sodium: 69.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
  • Protein: 1.6 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Maple Pecan Glazed Sweet Potatoes calories by ingredient


Introduction

Great side-dish for ringing in the autumn! Great side-dish for ringing in the autumn!
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 Cup crystal light lemonade or apple juice
    4 tsp cornstarch
    1/2 cup sugar-free maple syrup
    1/2 tsp cinnamon
    1 Tbs butter or margarine
    1/8 tsp salt
    2 lb sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
    2 tbs chopped pecans

Directions

1. In small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the apple juice and cornstarch; mix well. Set aside.
2. In large nonstick skillet combine remaining apple juice, syrup, cinnamon, margarine and salt; mix well. Bring to a boil. Add potatoes; stir to coat well. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
3. Stir cornstarch mixture into potato mixture; cook and stir over medium-high heat until bubbly and thickened. Spoon into serving bowl. Sprinkle with pecans.
Yield: 8 (1/2-cup) servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KAMIKALIKIMAKA.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    Usually I don't go for things like this, but I loved these. - 11/1/20


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    Incredible!
    this was really good, we used a white yam, my other half said it was the best yam he has ever eaten - 10/5/13


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    Incredible!
    Just finished serving this to my family. They loved it and it was easy to make. - 10/12/08