Shoshana's Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes

In our series of recipes to warm you this winter, here is one from Shoshi: Maple Glazes Sweet Potatoes. Shoshana slightly altered this recipe from AllRecipes.com. 

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 sweet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil (you can use butter, but using coconut oil will make this vegan-friendly!)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup 
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar 
• 2 tablespoons flaked coconut (optional) 
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with water to cover them. Bring the water to a boil, reduce heat, cover and let simmer 25 to 30 minutes until tender.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a baking pan.
3. When the sweet potatoes are cool, peel and cut them into large chunks. Arrange them in the baking pan.
4. In a small saucepan, melt coconut oil, syrup, sugar and coconut together over a low heat. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Sprinkle mixture over sweet potatoes. Top mixture with pecans.
5. Bake 5 to 7 minutes, until top is lightly browned.

Enjoy!