Preheat your oven to 380°F (200°C).

Wash your sweet potatoes thoroughly and slice them into ½-inch thick rounds.

In a separate bowl, melt your unsalted butter, then combine it with cinnamon, salt, paprika, and pepper.

Line a baking tray with parchment paper, then spread the coated sweet potato slices in a single layer on the tray.

While the sweet potatoes are baking, mix together your maple syrup, chopped pecans, a touch of cinnamon, and thyme in a medium bowl.

After initial baking, spoon about 1 teaspoon of the maple-pecan mixture onto each sweet potato slice and return to oven.

Once caramelized, remove them from the oven and serve.