MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH PEARS

By akselden

Ingredients

• For pear topping:
• 5 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/26 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Kosher salt and freshly ground
• black pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 Bose pears, peeled, cored and cut into eights
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon dried sage

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare potatoes; Prick each potato several times with a fork. Bake in a preheated 375° oven until soft, about 1 hour. Remove from oven. When cool enough to handle, break open potatoes and scoop flesh into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add remaining ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined. Transfer to a large baking dish. Prepare pear topping; Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pear wedges, brown sugar, ginger, and sage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pears are lightly browned on both sides. Pour mixture over sweet potatoes toes. Bake in a preheated 375° oven until heated through, about 30 minutes .
Serves 6 to 8 .