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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut up
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon orange juice
- 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
- For the topping:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 150g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 254 | |
| Calories from Fat 64 | 25% |
| Total Fat 7.4g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 2.76g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium 436mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 46.56g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 26.46g | 18% |
| Protein 2.3g | 4% |
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