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
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pierce the sweet potatoes 2 or 3 times with a fork.
- Bake in a roasting pan for 45 to 60 minutes, until tender.
- Cut the potatoes in half, lengthwise.
- Hold the sweet potatoes with a potholder or towel and scoop out the potato flesh into a food mill or ricer.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the butter, syrup, zest, and vinegar over medium heat.
- Remove from the heat and mash the sweet potatoes in the pan. Stir to combine evenly.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
