Sorghum Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Sorghum glazed sweet potatoes are one of those desserts, or side dishes, that are deeply rich, full of fall flavors, sweetly caramelized, and perfect for the holidays.
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 316kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes about five medium potatoes
- 3 Tbsp. melted butter
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 cup sorghum syrup
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a cookie sheet with tin foil. Spray with non-stick spray,
- Peel and slice the sweet potatoes about 1/2" thick.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the melted butter, salt, and pepper. Add the sweet potatoes and toss until they are covered.
- Line the sweet potatoes out on the cookie sheet and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are brown and soft in the center.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven, flip each sweet potato, and set them aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, chopped pecans, and sorghum syrup.
- Spoon the mixture over each sweet potato.
- Turn the heat up to 500-degrees on the oven and bake for five to ten minutes or until the sorghum mixture is candied.
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Notes
TIP: Make sure you spray the cookie sheet well because the candied sweet potatoes will stick.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 420mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 21g