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Upside-Down Pecan Caramel Sweet Potatoes

Recipe by Ryan Nordheimer on InstagramAdded 11 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. These upside‑down pecan caramel sweet potatoes are a show‑stopping side that blends the comforting sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with a glossy caramel‑nut glaze. The caramel sauce, enriched with butter and a hint of cream, coats each slice, while toasted pecans add crunch and a buttery depth. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday feast, this dish delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

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Method

  1. Slice sweet potatoes into rounds.

  2. Season sweet potato slices with sugar, brown spice powder, and black pepper.

  3. Toss the seasoned sweet potato slices to coat evenly.

  4. Heat sugar in a pan until it melts and turns golden, forming caramel.

  5. Stir butter into the caramel until melted and incorporated.

  6. Add the white liquid to the caramel and stir until smooth.

  7. Spread a layer of chopped pecans and a sprinkle of sugar in a parchment‑lined baking dish.

  8. Arrange the seasoned sweet potato slices in two rows on top of the pecan‑sugar mixture.

  9. Fill the baking dish with the remaining sweet potato slices, covering the nut and sauce base.

  10. Bake until the sweet potatoes are tender and the caramel‑nut topping is glossy.

  11. Remove the parchment paper to reveal the caramelized sweet potatoes with pecan topping.

Tips while you cook

Season before baking
Season the sweet potato slices with sugar, brown spice powder, and black pepper before arranging them in the dish.
Layer pecans early
Spread the chopped pecans and a sprinkle of sugar in the baking dish before placing the sweet potato slices on top.
Check caramel glaze
Bake until the sweet potatoes are tender and the caramel‑nut topping is glossy, then remove the parchment.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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