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Mashed Maple Sweet Potatoes

Brown Sugar, Butter, Fall Baking, Maple Syrup, Nutmeg, Oven, Pecans, Recipe, Salt, Side Dish, Stovetop, Sweet Potato, Thankgiving

Makes

Serves 4-6

Ready In:

1 1/2 Hours

Prep Time:

15 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 3Ib red garnet or dark-orange sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons maple-flavored syrup
  • ¼ cup butter or margarine, softened
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted, if desired

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prick the potatoes with a fork and place them in a 9-inch square pan. Cover andbake for about 1 hour 25 minutes, or until fork-tender.

Step 2

Let the potatoes cool for about 10 minutes, or until safe to handle. Slip off and discard the skins.

Step 3

Bring the maple syrup and butter to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Reduce the heat to low and add the potatoes. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Stir in the salt and nutmeg, then sprinkle with pecans. Makes 6 servings (½ cup each).