Sweet Potatoes & Pears With Bourbon Glaze Recipe

Name: Sweet Potatoes & Pears With Bourbon Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 3/4 cup cane syrup; 1/2 cup pear nectar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/3-inch slices (yams); 4 large bartlett pears, peeled, halved, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup cane syrup
1/2 cup pear nectar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large sweet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/3-inch slices (yams)
4 large bartlett pears, peeled, halved, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices

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["Heat oven to 400u00b0F.", "Butter a 13x9x2"" glass baking dish.", "Stir butter, cane syrup, pear nectar, vanilla, Bourbon and orange juice in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the butter melts. Increase heat and boil until the mixture is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.", "Remove from heat, then whisk in the cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.", "Arrange 1/3 of the sweet potato slices in baking dish. Top with half of the pear slices, then 1/3 of the sweet potato slices. Arrange the remaining slices of sweet potato and pear on top, alternating sweet potato and pear slices, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle lightly with salt, then pour the cane syrup mixture over. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil.", "Bake until the sweet potatoes are nearly tender, about an hour. Uncover and bake until sweet potatoes are completely tender, check with a toothpick or knife point to make sure the sweet potatoes are completely tender.", "Recipe can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover with foil and refrigerate. Reheat covered in a 350u00b0F oven for about 30 minutes; spoon the syrup over the sweet potatoes and pears and serve hot."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 3/4 cup cane syrup, 1/2 cup pear nectar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potatoes & Pears With Bourbon Glaze falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sweet Potatoes & Pears With Bourbon Glaze

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