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Ingredients
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Sweet Potatoes
Maple Brown Butter
Method
Preparing Sweet Potatoes
- 1
Peel and Cut
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into even-sized cubes, about 1-inch thick.
- 2
Boil Sweet Potatoes
Place the sweet potato cubes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and let them simmer until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- 3
Drain
Once cooked, drain the sweet potatoes in a colander and allow them to sit for a few minutes to let excess steam escape.
Making Maple Brown Butter
- 4
Brown the Butter
In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Continue to cook, swirling the skillet occasionally, until the butter turns a golden brown color and develops a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add Maple Syrup and Spices
Remove the skillet from heat and immediately stir in the maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix well until combined.
Whipping Sweet Potatoes
- 6
Mash Sweet Potatoes
Transfer the drained sweet potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Using a potato masher or electric mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- 7
Incorporate Brown Butter Mixture
Pour the maple brown butter mixture over the mashed sweet potatoes. Stir well to combine, ensuring that the sweet potatoes are fully coated with the maple brown butter.
- 8
Taste and Adjust
Taste the whipped sweet potatoes and adjust for seasoning with additional salt if desired.
