Sweet Potato Puree With Maple

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 5 lbs sweet potatoes, unpeeled
• 1/4-1/2 cup maple syrup
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 375 degrees.
• 2 pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork and place on a foil-lined baking sheet. bake until softened, 1-1/2 hours, depending on size; let cool.
• 3 slice each sweet potato in half lengthwise. scoop the flesh into a saucepan and discard the skins. add the maple syrup (to taste), butter and sour cream. using a wooden spoon or potato masher, mix until smooth. season with the salt and nutmeg.
• 4 place over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 5 minutes.