Sweet Potatoes with Rum
Elevate your holiday side dishes or weeknight dinners with this indulgent recipe for Sweet Potatoes with Rum. Featuring tender, oven-baked sweet potatoes draped in a luxurious rum glaze made with melted butter, rich brown sugar, warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and a splash of vanilla, this dish is the perfect balance of sweet and spiced flavors. A dash of rum adds a layer of depth and sophistication, making this recipe uniquely crowd-pleasing. For an extra touch of texture and nutty flavor, sprinkle toasted pecans on top as an optional garnish. Ready in just an hour, this rich and comforting side dish is an elegant addition to any table, sure to impress your guests or brighten a cozy night in.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Rum
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Pecans (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pierce each one a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the rum glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Stir in the brown sugar, rum, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes smooth.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set the glaze aside to cool slightly.
Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Slice each sweet potato open lengthwise.
Drizzle the rum glaze generously over each sweet potato. If desired, top with a sprinkle of chopped pecans for added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy this delicious blend of sweet and spiced flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1419 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.7 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 129 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 1497 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 185.7 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 97.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 251 mg | 5% | |
*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.
