Ingredients
Scale
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity, using ingredients that are easy to find yet come together to create something extraordinary. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
If you’re looking for substitutions, try swapping the granulated sugar with honey for a different kind of sweetness or use almond milk in place of regular milk for a nutty undertone.
Instructions
Follow these steps to bring this comforting dish to life:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot of water for about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and allow them to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Add the granulated sugar, melted butter, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and ground cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans, and melted butter for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the sweet potato layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
As you make this dish, remember that cooking is as much about intuition as it is about following instructions. Don’t be afraid to adjust the seasoning to taste, just like my mum used to do with her own creations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
