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Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

A delightful casserole featuring creamy sweet potatoes and a crunchy pecan topping, perfect for festive occasions and cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potato Mixture
  • 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed can be substituted with coconut oil for a vegan version
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup whole milk or almond milk for a dairy-free option
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • pinch of allspice
  • pinch of sea salt
Crumble Topping
  • 1½ cups raw pecans, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Garnishes
  • Micro herbs for garnish
  • Maple-glazed pecan halves for garnish
  • Thin maple sugar shards or caramelized maple tuile for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F).
  2. Spread sweet potato cubes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 45–60 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until soft and caramelized.
  3. Transfer roasted sweet potatoes to a large bowl or food processor. Add butter, maple syrup, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Blend or mash until creamy and smooth.
Crumble Topping
  1. In a bowl, mix chopped pecans, maple syrup, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter. Stir until a sticky, crumbly mixture forms.
Baking
  1. Lightly grease a baking dish. Spread the sweet potato purée evenly, then sprinkle the crumble topping over the surface.
  2. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the topping turns golden and crisp.
Serving
  1. Garnish with micro herbs, maple-glazed pecans, and maple sugar shards. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a touch of bourbon or drizzle additional maple syrup before serving. This dish can be made ahead and stored separately from the topping for best results.