Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Pecans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Tender sweet potatoes coated in a sweet-tart maple glaze and topped with toasted pecans for a crunchy, flavorful side that balances Thanksgiving's richness. This American Thanksgiving recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, olive oil, and maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potato cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon on a baking sheet.
2. Step 2: Roast 20 minutes, stirring once halfway, until potatoes are tender and caramelized at edges.
3. Step 3: Whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl.
4. Step 4: Remove potatoes from oven, drizzle with maple glaze, and toss to coat evenly.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped pecans over potatoes, return to oven for 5 minutes to toast pecans.
6. Step 6: Serve warm immediately.