Ingredients:
2 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons coconut, flaked (optional)
1/3 cup pecan halves, chopped
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
Directions:
Spray an 8×8″ baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a 3 quart saucepan, place sweet potatoes and water to cover; heat to boiling.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 25-30 minutes until tender.
Drain potatoes and cool slightly.
Peel and cut into large chunks; place in prepared dish.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in syrup, sugar and coconut (if using). Over low heat, cook, stirring, 3 to 5 minutes until blended.
Sprinkle nuts over sweet potatoes then top with syrup mixture. Bake 25 minutes.
Top with marshmallows; bake 5 to 7 minutes until marshmallows are lightly browned.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 0 min.
Time total: 0 min.