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Thanksgiving Special: Twice-Baked Coconut-Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Danielle Padula
Danielle Padula

Especially at the holidays, we want side dishes to taste terrific and not stress us with a million complicated maneuvers. The added bonus of these recipes is that they will also work for any meal this Fall and Winter.

(Food Schmooze® listener Danielle Padula, is a home cook, food writer and staffer in the test kitchen at Fine Cooking magazine.)

Thanksgiving Special: Twice-Baked Coconut-Pecan Sweet Potatoes
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Recipe by Danielle Padula
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Thanksgiving Special: Twice-Baked Coconut-Pecan Sweet Potatoes
Votes: 4
Rating: 4.75
You:
Rate this recipe!
Print Recipe
Recipe by Danielle Padula
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 2 sweet potatoes large, about 1 lb. each, scrubbed clean with skin still intact
  • 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
  • 2½ tablespoons coconut milk full fat
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons pecans chopped (1 oz.)
  • 2½ tablespoons unsweetened coconut shredded (1/2 oz.)
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Position rack to the center of the oven and heat to 375 degrees.
  2. Bake potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet until a fork is easily inserted, about 1 hour. Once cool enough to handle, cut potato lengthwise and gently scoop out the majority of the flesh with a spoon, taking care not to break the skin.
  3. In a medium bowl, smash flesh against the sides with a fork until no large clumps are visible. This will produce a smooth but denser filling. If you prefer a lighter and more airy filling, feed the flesh through a ricer.
  4. Add the coconut milk, maple syrup, spices, and ½ tsp. of salt and ¼ tsp. of pepper until fully incorporated.
  5. Spoon mix back into the skins and top with pecans and coconut, gently pushing down on topping as to adhere to the potato. Place the potatoes back on the baking sheet and bake until topping is golden brown and crispy, about 15 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes

* This recipe can easily double.
Our thanks to Food Schmooze® listener Danielle Padula, who works in the test kitchen at Fine Cooking magazine.

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  1. SK says

    November 5, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    Awesome, precise recipe!

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    • Faith Middleton says

      November 19, 2014 at 5:10 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Sarah. The credit goes to Danielle Padula, who created the recipe for us. We loved it right away and couldn’t wait to share it. Thanks for listening and visiting us online. Cheers, Faith

      Reply »
  2. Caesar Salad King says

    November 11, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    Who knew sweet potatoes could get even more flavorful!

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    • Faith Middleton says

      February 12, 2015 at 1:34 pm

      Thanks, Mark. Party with us any time. Cheers, Faith

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