Love buttery, roasted sweet potatoes?

Well today, were raising the bar and making them FONDANT style!

Slow-roasted in garlicky stock so they absorb flavour and become meltingly tender inside, and caramelised on the outside.

Fondant Sweet Potatoes with Maple Butter piled up on a plate, ready to be served

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Serve as-is, or douse with Maple Butter Pecan Sauce for extra wow factor.

Simple to make, sounds fancy, tastes fab.

They become creamy and savoury on the inside, and golden caramelised on the outside.

Pouring Maple Butter Sauce over Slow Roasted Fondant Sweet Potatoes

Just a little bit of extra effort for which you will reap very big rewards.

Also terrific with walnuts, almonds, pistachios and probably more, I just havent tried!

By this time, both sides should have some nice colour on them and they will be cooked through.

Ingredients in Fondant Sweet Potatoes with Maple Butter

The sauce will thicken as it cools, so dont worry if it looks thin when hot!

and its best served alongside properly savoury dishes for balance.

Just use the pecanssprinkled over the potatoes, ie.

How to make Fondant Sweet Potatoes with Maple Butter

Switch the honey for maple syrup to retain a similar flavour profile!

Its right at home on a Christmas or Thanksgiving table.

If you give this sweet potato recipe a go, Id love to know how you served it!

Overhead photo of Fondant Sweet Potatoes fresh out of the oven

Close up showing the inside of Slow Roasted Fondant Sweet Potatoes with Maple Butter

How to make Maple Butter Pecan Sauce for roasted sweet potatoes

Skillet with maple butter pecan sauce

Close up of pile of Slow Roasted Fondant Sweet Potatoes with Maple Butter on a plate, ready to be served

Fondant Sweet Potatoes with Maple Butter on a plate

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Overhead photo of Sweet Potato Bake( side dish)

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Overhead photo of Sweet Potato Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing, ready to be served

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