Candied Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Name: Candied Pecan Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 5 lbs sweet potatoes; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 cup praline liqueur or 1/4 cup milk; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Submitted by Nancy G.

"This casserole can be made one day ahead and stored in the refrigerator unbaked."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 12

ingredients

5 lbs sweet potatoes
¹⁄₂ cup chopped pecans
¹⁄₄ cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter
¹⁄₄ 1/4 cup praline liqueur or 1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons brown sugar
³⁄₄ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt

directions

Bake sweet potatoes in a 350º oven on a foil-lined baking sheet about 1-1/4 hours or until tender. Cool slightly.
Meanwhile, cook and stir pecans, granulated sugar, and the 1 tablespoon margarine or butter in a small heavy skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until sugar melts and turns golden brown. (Don't overcook).
Immediately remove from heat and spread nut mixture on a greased baking sheet or foil; separate into clusters. Cool completely and chop into small pieces with a knife; set aside.
Scoop pulp from baked sweet potatoes into a mixing bowl, discarding peel. Mash by hand or beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
Stir in liqueur or milk, the 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Beat until fluffy.
Spread mixture in a lightly greased 2-quart rectangular baking dish.
Just before baking, sprinkle with candied pecans.
Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated through.

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Nancy G.

Chesapeake, VA

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