Sweet Potatoes with Honey (Printable Version)
Tasty sweet potatoes drizzled with honey, mixed with apples and crunchy pecans for your festive table.
# What You'll Need:
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3 pounds sweet potatoes (roughly 4 big ones)
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1 cup chopped pecans
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2 tablespoons plain butter
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2 tablespoons coconut oil
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2/3 cup honey
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3/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (change amount as you like)
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 cup whiskey (try Maker's Mark, Irish Whiskey, or Bulleit Bourbon)
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2 cups diced tart apples without skin or core, cut into 3/4-inch chunks (pick Granny Smith or Cortland, about 2 medium or 3 small ones)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Put your oven rack in the middle and heat to 375°F (190°C). Wash the potatoes but keep their skins on. Place them on aluminum foil and put directly on the oven rack. Cook for 45-60 minutes until they feel a bit soft when you squeeze them. Let them cool down, then peel and chop into 3/4-inch pieces.
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Warm up a medium pan over medium heat and toss in pecans until they smell good, about 3-4 minutes. Drop in the butter and coconut oil and wait for them to melt. Mix in honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne, and salt. Let everything bubble for 4-5 minutes. Then carefully pour in the whiskey and cook another 5 minutes until it thickens a bit, though it'll still look runny.
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Lightly grease a 9x9-inch dish or 2-quart baking container. Spread sweet potatoes and apples around, mixing them up evenly. Pour your whiskey-pecan mixture all over. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-30 minutes until you can easily poke a fork through the apples and everything's hot.
# Additional Notes:
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Make the whiskey mix right before you bake for the tastiest results.
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You can cut your sweet potatoes and apples a day early if needed. Just cover them with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge.