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Ingredients for - Aida Mollenkamp's Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Spiced Maple Sauce
How to cook deliciously - Aida Mollenkamp's Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Spiced Maple Sauce
1. Stage
Arrange oven rack in the middle of oven. Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Stage
While oven heats, place pecans on a baking sheet to toast until they smell nutty and are slightly darker, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
3. Stage
Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil. Season well with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Roast until golden brown and tender when pierced with a knife, about 40 to 45 minutes.
4. Stage
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. When it foams, stir in maple syrup and cayenne and let cook briefly, about 1 minute. Serve sweet potatoes with a drizzle of maple butter and a scattering of pecans.
