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Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Source of Recipe


From "The Gourmet Cookbook"



List of Ingredients



• 6 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5), scrubbed
  
• 1 stick (8 Tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
  
• ½ cup heavy cream, warmed
  
• 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  






Instructions



1. Put a rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with sides with foil.
   
   
2. Prick potatoes with a fork. Bake on foil-lined baking sheet until very tender, about 1 hour.
   
   
3. When cool enough to handle, halve potatoes lengthwise and scoop flesh into a large bowl; discard skins. Mash potatoes with a potato masher or, for a smoother purée, force through a potato ricer into a bowl. Stir in butter, cream, syrup, and salt and pepper.
   
   Serves 10