Baked Sweet Potatoes with Raisins and Pecans

Sweet potatoes are baked with raisins and chopped pecans in this side dish that's satisfying and not too sweet. A syrup mixture is drizzled over the top as a glaze.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 138 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 5 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 ounce raisins
• 1 ounce chopped pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with raisins and chopped pecans.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the butter, syrup and water. Pour the mixture over potatoes.

Step 4

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven 50 to 60 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.