Peachy Sweet Potatoes
Elevate your side dish game with "Peachy Sweet Potatoes," a mouthwatering blend of comforting flavors and subtle sweetness. This recipe combines tender sweet potato slices with juicy canned peaches, all bathed in a luscious spiced brown sugar syrup with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. A sprinkling of optional pecans adds a delightful crunch to this indulgent yet wholesome dish. Perfect for holidays or everyday dinners, it’s ready in just 45 minutes and will leave your kitchen filled with the irresistible aroma of warm spices. Whether served alongside roasted meats or as a stand-alone treat, this recipe is a celebration of fall comfort and fruity goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1 15-ounce can canned peaches (in juice, not syrup)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into 1/4–1/2 inch slices.
Drain the canned peaches, reserving the juice, and cut the peach halves or slices into smaller bite-sized pieces if necessary.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until the sugar dissolves and forms a syrupy mixture.
Pour about 2 tablespoons of the reserved peach juice into the saucepan and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, layer the sweet potato slices evenly. Scatter the pieces of peaches over the top.
Pour the syrup mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes and peaches, ensuring all pieces are coated.
If using, sprinkle the pecans over the top for added texture and flavor.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and lightly caramelized.
Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1040 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.9 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.9 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 889 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.6 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 198 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
