Whiskey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

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3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 large)

1 cup pecans

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for preparing baking dish

3/4 cup agave syrup, preferably amber

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 cup whiskey

2 cups crisp apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1-inch pieces