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glazed maple bourbon sweet potato chunks glistening with syrup and toasted pecans in a wide horizontal shot, in a rustic baking dish on a holiday table, sprig of thyme on top, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Maple Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are maple-bourbon glazed, slow cooked and have buttery pecan crunchies mixed in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lb sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the crockpot.
  2. Whisk together the maple syrup, bourbon, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt, then pour over the potatoes and toss to coat.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top and gently stir.
  5. Serve warm, spooning the glaze from the bottom over each portion.

Notes

Swap the bourbon for a splash of orange juice to keep it kid-friendly.