Maple Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
4 large sweet potatoes
5 tbsp salted butter (good quality like Kerrygold or Vital Farms)
3 tbsp maple syrup (make sure it is real syrup, not anything fake)
1 tsp salt + 2 tbsp
Method
Fill a large pot with water and add in the 2 tablespoons of salt. Set aside.
Wash, peel, and cube the potatoes into pieces that are very close in size to help with even cooking. Dump the prepped potatoes in the salt water and place on medium-high heat. Bring the water to a simmer and once simmering reduce the heat to medium-medium-low to keep a steady soft simmer. Simmer for 25-35 minutes or until very soft.
Drain the potatoes into a colander and allow them to sit and release steam for 8-10 minutes.
After the potatoes have cooled just slightly add them to a serving bowl and mash until very smooth and creamy. Fold in the butter, maple syrup, and remaining 1 teaspoon of salt until fully combined and silky.
Taste and add any more salt or syrup to taste before serving and enjoying!
Notes
You can use a stand mixture or a hand mixer to mash, whatever works best for you.
Allowing the steam to release from the cooked potatoes helps to prevent watery and bland mashed potatoes we don’t want any extra water in them to maximize the flavor.
