Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Autumn Spices

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Southern Living"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 lbs medium sweet potatoes (about 8 oz. each)
• 1⁄3 cup peach preserves
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• crumbled gingersnaps

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350° with oven rack 8 inches from heat.
2. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork; place potatoes on oven rack, and place a piece of foil on the rack below to catch drips.
3. Bake potatoes 40 minutes or until tender.
4. Cool slightly (about 10 minutes).
5. Peel potatoes, and press through a ricer or mash with a potato masher until smooth (do not use a mixer or food processor).
6. Stir in preserves and next 9 ingredients until well blended.
7. Spoon sweet potato mixture into a lightly greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
8. Bake for 20 minutes or until hot; garnish with crumbled gingersnaps.