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Spiced Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar

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Scented with grated orange peel and spices, this dish is a combination of classic holiday flavors. You can make it a day ahead and reheat it on the stove top or in the microwave.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

6 8-ounce red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cinnamon sticks (optional)
Orange peel strips (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°F. Pierce sweet potatoes in several places with fork; place on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until tender when pierced with fork, about 55 minutes. Cool slightly.

    Step 2

    Cut potatoes in half. Scoop out pulp into large bowl; discard peel. Add brown sugar, butter, lemon juice, grated orange peel, ground cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg to sweet potato pulp. Using electric mixer, beat until mixture is smooth; season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, or cover with plastic wrap and rewarm in microwave oven on high until heated through.)

    Step 3

    Mound sweet potatoes in serving bowl. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and orange peel strips, if desired.

TagsAmericanSweet PotatoPotatoRoot VegetableVegetableSideDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianEasyRoastElectric MixerStand MixerThanksgivingWinterFallBon Appétit
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