Maple-apple Sweet Potatoes

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling. add sweet potatoes and boil 12 minutes, until tender. drain and return to pot. meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. stir in maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice and salt. cook for 1 minute; stir until sauce is smooth.
• 2 add butter mixture to pot and mash to desired consistency. transfer sweet potatoes to a serving dish. sprinkle top evenly with chopped pecans.
• 3 do-ahead tip: if not serving right away, do not top with pecans; spoon potatoes into an ovenproof casserole. let cool completely; cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. to serve, bring to room temperature. reheat at 325 for 30 minutes. sprinkle toasted nuts over top immediately before serving.