Molasses Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Sage & Pecans

Roasted sweet potato cubes are quickly sauteed with molasses, cinnamon and cayenne pepper and served with browned sage and chopped pecans.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 481 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅓ cup molasses
• salt to taste
• ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
• 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Canola Oil, divided
• 15 fresh sage leaves
• ⅓ cup coarsely chopped pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil. Coat sweet potatoes with 3 tablespoons oil. Place on prepared baking sheets. Bake 28 to 32 minutes until fork tender.

Step 2

Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sage leaves. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove with slotted spoon.

Step 3

Add sweet potatoes to skillet. Cook 2 minutes over medium-high heat. Add molasses, cinnamon and red pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until molasses thickens. Season with salt. Place in serving dish. Top with crumbled sage leaves and pecans.