Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon and Molasses
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| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Prep time | 20 min |
| Cook time | 50 min |
| Source | Williams-Sonoma Potato by Selma Brown Morrow |
| Yield / serves | 4-6 servings |
| Rating | (unrated) |
Ingredients
- 6 small yams/sweet potatoes (~3 lb)
- 4 T unsalted butter
- 3 T sugar
- 3 T light, unsulfured molasses
- 3 T bourbon
- Kosher salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 1/8 t ground allspice
- 1/8 t freshly grated nutmeg
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Prick each yam several times with a fork. Place the yams directly on an oven rack and bake until tender with pierced with a small knife, about 45 min.
Cut the yams in half lengthwise. Scoop the flesh into a large saucepan and discard the skins. Add the butter, sugar, molasses, bourbon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mash with a potato masher until smooth. Rewarm the yams over low heat, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Transfer the yams to a bowl and serve immediately.
