MAPLE-ORANGE MASHED SWEET POTATOES

By Grandmax4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter -- cut into 4 pieces
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 large or 3 medium-small potatoes) -- peeled, quartered lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine butter, cream, salt, sugar, and sweet potatoes in 3 to 4 quart saucepan; cook, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, until potatoes fall apart when poked with fork, 35 to 45 minutes.

2. Off heat, mash sweet potatoes in saucepan with potato masher, or transfer mixture to hopper of food mill and process into warmed serving bowl. Stir in pepper, maple syrup, and orange zest; serve immediately.