Apricot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
A new twist on old sweet potatoes.
INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2 inch dice
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tbs butter or margarine, softened
3/4 tsp grated orange rind
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/3 cup milk or cream
1 pinch salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot; add cold water to cover by about 1 inch.
2. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce the heat and boil gently until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot.
4. Add the remaining ingredients except preserves, and mash with a potato masher until smooth.
5. Add apricot preserves, and stir potatoes well.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Serves: 6