Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Name: Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients: 2 pounds sweet potatoes or yams, scrubbed; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons dark amber maple syrup, grade A or B; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed; Freshly ground black pepper

7 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes or yams, scrubbed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons dark amber maple syrup, grade A or B
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Pierce the sweet potatoes 2 or 3 times with a fork.
2

Bake in a roasting pan for 45 to 60 minutes, until tender.
3

Cut the potatoes in half, lengthwise.
4

Hold the sweet potatoes with a potholder or towel and scoop out the potato flesh into a food mill or ricer.
5

In a medium saucepan, heat the butter, syrup, zest, and vinegar over medium heat.
6

Remove from the heat and mash the sweet potatoes in the pan.
7

Stir to combine evenly.
8

Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9

Serve immediately.