Spicy Whipped Sweet Potatoes

From Stephan Pyles who has been called one of the founding fathers of Southwestern cuisine. He is the chef/owner at Star Canyon and AquaKnox in Dallas. This is from his "Tamales and The New Texas Cuisine" cookbook.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 2  large sweet potatoes, peeled, diced
• 1⁄2 white potato, peeled, diced
• 6  tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1  teaspoon cayenne powder
• 1  tablespoon  pure chile powder
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 cup sweet butter, 1 stick, room temperature

Directions

1. In a saucepan, bring the potatoes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until soft.
2. Drain and transfer the potatoes to a food processor.
3. Add maple syrup, cayenne, chili powder, and salt. Process for 1 minute while adding the butter 1 tablespoons at a time.
4. Warm in a pan and serve.