Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes With Coconut Recipes

MAPLE-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice each sweet potato in half lengthwise, and slice each half crosswise into 1-inch-thick half-moons.
• Melt butter in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes; toss to coat evenly. Add maple syrup; toss potatoes to coat, and bring to a boil.
• Transfer skillet to oven; cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden, well glazed, and tender when pierced with a paring knife, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with thyme.

MAPLE GLAZED SWEET POTATOES WITH COCONUT

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Arrange sweet potatoes in 1 1/2 quart shallow baking dish.
• 2. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over potatoes.
• 3. Bake 20 minutes or until hot and sauce is thickened, basting frequently.
• 4. Mix topping ingredient together until crumbly and sprinkle over the top after the 20 minutes and bake for 20 more minutes.

MAPLE GLAZED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Spray an 8x8" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a 3 quart saucepan, place sweet potatoes and water to cover; heat to boiling.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer 25-30 minutes until tender.
• Drain potatoes and cool slightly.
• Peel and cut into large chunks; place in prepared dish.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in syrup, sugar and coconut (if using). Over low heat, cook, stirring, 3 to 5 minutes until blended.
• Sprinkle nuts over sweet potatoes then top with syrup mixture. Bake 25 minutes.
• Top with marshmallows; bake 5 to 7 minutes until marshmallows are lightly browned.