Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes

• Ready In: 0 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs sweet potatoes
• 3  tablespoons butter or 3  tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄4 cup maple syrup
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons coconut, flaked (optional)
• 1⁄3 cup pecan halves, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups miniature marshmallows

Directions

1. Spray an 8x8" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a 3 quart saucepan, place sweet potatoes and water to cover; heat to boiling.
3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 25-30 minutes until tender.
4. Drain potatoes and cool slightly.
5. Peel and cut into large chunks; place in prepared dish.
6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
7. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in syrup, sugar and coconut (if using). Over low heat, cook, stirring, 3 to 5 minutes until blended.
8. Sprinkle nuts over sweet potatoes then top with syrup mixture. Bake 25 minutes.
9. Top with marshmallows; bake 5 to 7 minutes until marshmallows are lightly browned.