To make pecans:

Preheat oven to 350F. Make a simple syrup with water and sugar and cook until all sugar is melted. Toss pecans in the syrup and then layer on a parchment covered sheet tray. Bake until toasted and caramelized, about 5-10 minutes. Check constantly, nuts burn faster than you think!

In salted, boiling water, cook sweet potatoes until tender. Drain water and return to pan.

In a small saucepan, simmer milk and olive oil. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.

Mash sweet potatoes and add hot milk slowly, while mashing until creamy. Check seasoning.