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Lynn Smythe

Sweet Potatoes with Maple Pecan Butter

New way to serve sweet potatoes - add a bit of sweet maple pecan butter to roasted sweet potatoes for a new twist on a classic Thanksgiving dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup pecans chopped and toasted
  • 1/2 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Chinese five spice powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Large knife
  • Frying pan
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Mixing spoon
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a small, dry pan, toast the pecans over medium heat until light brown. Let cool to room temperature before adding to the butter.
    toasting pecans
  2. Add the softened butter, salt, spices and maple syrup to a small bowl.
  3. Mix all the ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
  4. Stir in the cooled, toasted nuts.
  5. Place the maple butter in a decorative serving dish, and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
    maple butter in decorative porcelain cup