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-inspired Thanksgiving recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, olive oil, 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 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.