Best 8 Candied Pecan Sweet Potato Muffins Recipes

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Searching for a delightful sweet treat? Look no further! Candied pecan sweet potato muffins are a delectable combination of sweet potato goodness, candied pecan crunch, and moist muffin texture. These muffins offer a unique blend of flavors and textures that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a brunch, packing a lunch, or simply craving a sweet snack, candied pecan sweet potato muffins are the perfect choice. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create these scrumptious muffins!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO MUFFINS WITH PECAN STREUSEL



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Delicious, fragrant muffins packed with the wholesome goodness of sweet potatoes and pecans.

Provided by Pam Cooking Spray

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 medium sweet potato
¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar, divided
½ cup chopped pecans
5 tablespoons Pure Wesson® Vegetable Oil, divided
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup almond milk
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 12-cup regular muffin pan with cooking spray; set aside. Pierce sweet potato with a fork 6 to 8 times; microwave on HIGH 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, stir together 1/4 cup brown sugar, pecans and 1 tablespoon oil in small bowl until just moistened but still crumbly; set aside. In another small bowl stir together flour, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside.
  • Carefully scoop flesh of sweet potato in blender container; discard skin. Add almond milk, egg and remaining 4 tablespoons oil; blend until smooth. Add dry ingredients to blender and blend just until moistened, scraping down sides as needed.
  • Divide batter evenly between prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle with pecan mixture. Bake 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Remove and serve warm or cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 205.3 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

CANDIED PECAN SWEET POTATO MUFFINS



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Sweet potatoes provide a flavorful addition to these warm nutty muffins made using Gold Medal® all-purpose flour - a tasty bread recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 can (16 oz) sweet potatoes, drained, mashed
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
1/2 cup candied pecans, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups; spray paper cups with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, orange peel, ginger, salt and nutmeg. Stir in mashed sweet potatoes, butter, vanilla and egg. Divide batter among muffin cups. Sprinkle evenly with pecans.
  • Bake 24 to 26 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg

SWEET POTATO PIE WITH CANDIED PECANS AND COCONUT



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Extra-vibrant garnet yams lend bright color and silky texture to this special holiday pie. Regular sweet potatoes are also delicious in this recipe and just as sweet and moist, but the color of the filling will be a little more muted.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
1 1/2 pounds garnet yams or sweet potatoes (about 3 medium)
3/4 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Whipped cream, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • For the crust: Pulse the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in the bowl of a food processor until combined. Add half of the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles fine cornmeal. Add the remaining butter and continue pulsing until no pieces are larger than peas. Add 2 tablespoons of the ice water and pulse until combined. Add just enough of the remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons ice water, a little at a time, and pulse until the dough just comes together and holds its shape when squeezed. Turn the dough out onto a large sheet of plastic wrap, gather into a disc and wrap well. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to an 11-inch circle and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp the edges and refrigerate the dough until chilled, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prick the bottom and sides of the crust several times with the tines of a fork. Fit a piece of aluminum foil over the crust and fill the foil with pie weights or dry beans. Bake until the edges of the crust are golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the foil and weights, return the crust to the oven and continue to bake until the bottom of the crust is lightly golden and no longer shiny, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Cool completely.
  • For the filling: While the crust cools, use a fork to prick the yams all over. Place them on a rimmed baking sheet and roast with the oven still at 350 degrees F until very soft, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Peel and mash until very smooth; you should have about 2 cups. Transfer the mash to a medium bowl and add the cream, brown sugar, vanilla, allspice, ginger, salt and eggs. Whisk just until smooth. Gently tap the bottom of the bowl a few times to release any air bubbles.
  • Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake until the center of the pie is set and no longer shiny, 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes; if the edges of the crust brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil. Transfer the pie to a wire rack to cool.
  • For the topping: Heat the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat until melted. Stir in the brown sugar, vanilla and salt, stirring until the mixture starts to bubble. Stir in the pecans and cook until the nuts are toasted and have absorbed most of the buttery sugar mixture, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and gently stir in the coconut. Spoon over the pie and press gently to adhere to the filling. Let stand at least 20 minutes to cool. Serve the pie with whipped cream if desired.

SWEET POTATO CUPCAKES, BROWN SUGAR CREAM CHEESE FROSTING, CANDIED PECANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 18 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 26

One 16-ounce can sweet potatoes
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
Candied Pecans, recipe follows
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
3 sticks butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup light brown sugar
6 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 egg white
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake pan with 18 paper liners, set aside.
  • Make the sweet potato puree by processing the sweet potatoes in a food processor. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger and nutmeg.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and eggs. Add the dry ingredients. Whisk in the sweet potato puree. Fill each cupcake in the prepared pan three-quarters full of batter.
  • Bake until the tops spring back when touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.
  • To assemble: Frost the cupcakes with the Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. Sprinkle with the Candied Pecans.
  • In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese until creamy. Add the butter and beat until well incorporated. Add the light brown sugar and beat until fluffy. Add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating until well incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Beat the egg white in a bowl until frothy; whisk 4 teaspoons water and the vanilla extract into the egg. Stir the sugar, cinnamon and salt into the egg mixture. Add the chopped pecans, stir to coat completely. Spread the pecans onto the baking sheet. Bake the pecans, stirring about every 20 minutes, until the coating forms a glaze, about 1 hour. Allow to cool on the baking sheet.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH CANDIED PECANS



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Give this roasted sweet potato recipe a sweet & citrusy boost with soft drink mix! Try these Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Candied Pecans for a tasty side.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 6-1/2 cups)
1/2 cup KRAFT Classic CATALINA Dressing
1 can (8-1/4 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained
1-1/4 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
1/4 cup dry KOOL-AID Orange Flavor Sugar-Sweetened Drink Mix
2 Tbsp. water
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook sweet potatoes in boiling water in large covered saucepan 15 min. or until tender; drain. Toss with dressing and pineapple. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with marshmallows.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until marshmallows are golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir dry drink mix and water in medium skillet on medium-high heat until mixture just begins to come to boil. Stir in nuts; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until liquid is reduced and syrupy and nuts are well coated. Spread nuts on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; let cool completely. Coarsely chop coated nuts; sprinkle over baked sweet potato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS



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This is my favorite style of a Thanksgiving or Christmas time sweet potato side dish, since I'm not really a big fan of whipped sweet potatoes with marshmallow toppings. This is a very sweet dish (candied) but more to my liking. The spice and pecans add a whole new level of taste and texture.

Provided by Stiritup

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds orange-fleshed sweet potatoes
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake potatoes in the preheated oven until you can easily pierce them halfway through with a sharp knife, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and allow to cool until easily handled, at least 20 minutes. Leave the oven on.
  • Meanwhile, mix brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, pecans, and pumpkin pie spice for topping in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Peel the cooled sweet potatoes and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch thick slices.
  • Lightly grease a 9x13-inch ceramic or glass baking dish with 2 teaspoons butter. Spread potato slices in a single layer in the dish and spoon a bit of topping over each slice. Add remaining potato slices in a second layer and sprinkle with remaining topping.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned, about 20 minutes. Use a serving spoon to dish this out, making sure to get to some of the sauce from the bottom for each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 89.6 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

SWEET POTATO PECAN MUFFINS



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Super healthy muffins perfect for freezing and reheating for daily breakfast. These are a great way to use up excess sweet potato puree leftover from jarred baby food or garden bounty. Nutrient packed but super tasty!!

Provided by Meghan

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 1/2 cups sweet potato puree
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Beat eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, sweet potato puree, and milk.
  • Stir in dry ingredients until incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Bake at 375F in lined or greased muffin tin for 15-18 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.6, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 32.4, Sodium 198.8, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 5.3

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS



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This nice old-fashioned side dish is perfect for the holidays and easily down-sized for two, it's a dish that can be made often to complement any meal. The touch of pineapple juice adds a nice flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large sweet potato
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 tablespoon unsweetened pineapple or orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Place sweet potato in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or just until tender. Drain. , When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place in a greased shallow 2-cup baking dish. , In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans, pineapple juice, lemon juice and cinnamon; sprinkle over sweet potato slices. Dot with butter. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, use a muffin pan with individual cups instead of a single large pan.
  • For a sweeter muffin, use brown sugar instead of white sugar.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To add a crunchy texture, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top of the muffins before baking.
  • For a healthier muffin, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • If you want to make the muffins ahead of time, bake them according to the recipe and then let them cool completely. Store the muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Candied pecan sweet potato muffins are a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast option. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their sweet and savory flavor, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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