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Cozy Bourbon Sweet Potatoes Recipe with Easy Caramelized Pecan Glaze

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A warm and comforting side dish featuring tender sweet potatoes coated in a sticky, bourbon-spiked caramelized pecan glaze. Perfect for cozy dinners or holiday meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil/vegan butter for dairy-free)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup pecans, halves or chopped, toasted (or walnuts as a substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease your baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Peel and cut 3 medium sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch chunks, keeping them uniform for even cooking.
  3. Parboil the sweet potatoes in boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes until just tender but not falling apart. Drain well and let dry briefly.
  4. Toast 1 cup pecans on a baking sheet in the oven for 5-7 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned, watching closely to avoid burning.
  5. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter. Stir in 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 tablespoons bourbon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly.
  6. Add the toasted pecans to the glaze, stirring to coat completely. Remove from heat to prevent burning.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, gently fold the parboiled sweet potatoes with the pecan glaze until evenly coated.
  8. Transfer the coated sweet potatoes and pecans evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  9. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender and glaze is bubbly and caramelized.
  10. Serve warm, letting the dish cool a few minutes so the glaze sets slightly but remains sticky and luscious.

Notes

Do not skip parboiling to ensure even cooking and tender texture. Toast pecans carefully to avoid burning. Simmer glaze gently on medium heat to prevent burning or evaporating bourbon too quickly. Toss sweet potatoes gently to keep chunks intact. Use fresh bourbon for best flavor. If glaze thickens too much, add a splash of water or bourbon to loosen. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat gently.

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