Mashed Maple Bourbon Sweet Potatoes
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
-
20-25
ingredients
- 6 lbs sweet potatoes
- 1 lemon, juice and zest of
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Bourbon
- 8 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
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Topping
- 1⁄2 cup flour
- 1⁄2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 pinch ground thyme
- 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans
- 5 tablespoons butter, chilled and chopped to bits
directions
- Bake whole sweet potatoes for 45 minutes to an hour at 375°F Cool for about 20 minutes.
- Peel potatoes and put them into a large mixing bowl with lemon juice and zest, syrup, and brown sugar.
- In a large sauce pan, heat bourbon on high until boiling. Gently and CAREFULLY, tilt the pan so it catches on fire (to burn off the alcohol). Extinguish.
- Add potatoes to bourbon, along with the butter, salt and pepper.
- Place mixture in a 13x9 inch baking dish. This can be refrigerated for up to 2 days before serving.
- Mix topping ingredients together right before you are ready to serve. Sprinkle on top of dish.
- Bake from 20 minutes at 375°F.
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I have learned to cook from several amazing sources. First, my lovely mother, to whom I owe credit for my ability to cook 'southern' type foods. Next, my awesome step mother who showed me favorites with an Italian twist. And finally, my friend, Dan, who introduced me to veggies I didn't know existed. He taught me many Mediteranian foods and spices that I use daily.
I am lucky to have lots of time to play in the kitchen; it's my excuse for not studying! I'm currently a nursing student, hoping to graduate in the next two years. Along with cooking, I love stamp collecting and reading. Yoga is also a favorite (very calming!)