Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Autumn Spices |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Southern Living Ingredients:
3 lbs medium sweet potatoes (about 8 oz. each) |
1/3 cup peach preserves |
1/4 cup butter, melted |
2 tablespoons light brown sugar |
2 tablespoons dry sherry |
2 teaspoons lemon zest |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
crumbled gingersnaps |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350° with oven rack 8 inches from heat.
2. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork; place potatoes on oven rack, and place a piece of foil on the rack below to catch drips.
3. Bake potatoes 40 minutes or until tender.
4. Cool slightly (about 10 minutes).
5. Peel potatoes, and press through a ricer or mash with a potato masher until smooth (do not use a mixer or food processor).
6. Stir in preserves and next 9 ingredients until well blended.
7. Spoon sweet potato mixture into a lightly greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
8. Bake for 20 minutes or until hot; garnish with crumbled gingersnaps.
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