31 Oct 2006 12:16 PM

Whipped Maple Sweet Potatoes

Here is another wonderful sidedish for that great turkey for thankgiving.

31/2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, Salt and pepper, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature and Chopped pecans, optional

In a Dutch oven high heat, bring sweet potatoes, enough cold water to cover, adn 1 teaspoon salt to a boil, covered.  Uncover andboil until potatoes are very soft, about 10 minutes.  Drain in a colander.  return potatoes to Dutch oven.  Add syrup adn butter, adn salt and pepper to taste, and beat with an electric mixer, starting on low speed and increasing as necassary for desired consistency; for a smoother puree, blend potatoes in a fodd processor.  (Whipped potatoes can be made serveral hours ahead; cover tightly and reheat in oven.) Transfer to a bowl and, if desired, top with pecans.  Serve HOT.  ENJOY!!

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