molasses glazed sweet potatoes with sage & pecans

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6 tablespoons crisco® pure canola oil, divided
• 15 fresh sage leaves
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• salt to taste
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• heat oven to 375 degrees f. line 2 baking sheets with foil. coat sweet potatoes with 3 tablespoons oil. place on prepared baking sheets. bake 28 to 32 minutes until fork tender.
• heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. add sage leaves. cook 1 to 2 minutes or until edges begin to brown. remove with slotted spoon.
• add sweet potatoes to skillet. cook 2 minutes over medium-high heat. add molasses, cinnamon and red pepper. cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until molasses thickens. season with salt. place in serving dish. top with crumbled sage leaves and pecans.