Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato and Pecan Pie

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

A rich, spiced pie with creamy sweet potato filling and a crunchy pecan topping, finished with a warm maple glaze. This American recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, layers sweet potatoes, maple syrup, and butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cooked
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 2 eggs
• 1 pie crust, 9-inch
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, mash 2 lbs sweet potatoes until smooth, then stir in 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp nutmeg until well combined.
2. Step 2: Whisk 2 eggs in a small bowl, then stir into the sweet potato mixture until fully incorporated.
3. Step 3: Pour the sweet potato mixture into a 9-inch pie crust, then sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pecans evenly over the top.
4. Step 4: Bake for 45-50 minutes until the center is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.