Ingredients and Weight:
- Sweet potatoes, 2 lbs
- Butter, 1/2 cup
- Heavy cream, 1 cup
- Maple syrup, 1/4 cup
- Ground cinnamon, 1 tsp
- Nutmeg, 1/2 tsp
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation Time:
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash sweet potatoes and pierce each one with a fork several times.
- Rub sweet potatoes with butter and place in a baking dish.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until a fork easily pierces the potatoes.
- While the potatoes are baking, prepare the sauce. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in heavy cream, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove potatoes from the oven and cut each potato in half lengthwise. Drizzle with the maple cream sauce and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and savory flavors
- Creamy and flavorful sauce
- Perfect for fall or winter meals
- Easily customizable with other spices
- Can be served as a side dish or main course
User Comments:
- "This dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of sweet potatoes and the maple cream sauce was perfect."
- "I made this for my family and it was a huge hit. The kids loved it!"
- "I love that this dish is so easy to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to handle raw sweet potatoes with care, as they can be sharp.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half-and-half.
- To make the dish vegetarian, use vegan butter.
