"Roasted Sweet Potatoes oven baked fondant style so the flesh becomes creamy and infused with savoury flavour. Excellent holiday side dish!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1.5 kg / 3 lb sweet potatoes - 3 thick ones ((Note 1))
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25g/ 1 1/2 tbsp butter (, unsalted, melted (Note 2))
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1 1/2 tbsp olive oil ((Note 2))
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3/4 tsp salt (, kosher/cooking (1/2 tsp table salt))
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1 1/4 cups chicken stock (, low sodium (or vegetable stock))
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1 garlic clove (, finely minced)
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1/2 cup maple syrup ((pure, Note 3))
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30g/ 2 tbsp butter (, unsalted)
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1/3 cup pecans (, chopped (Note 4))
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
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1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves ((highly recommended))