Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 3 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1 1/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar for topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for topping
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping
- 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans for topping
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 baking dish and set aside.
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes. Boil until tender, about 7 minutes, then drain and mash.
- Whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, half and half, melted butter, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla, and salt. Combine with mashed sweet potatoes and mix until smooth. Transfer to the baking dish.
- Mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and pecans. Add softened butter and blend until it resembles wet sand. Sprinkle over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, until thoroughly baked and golden brown on top.
