This easy recipe for maple butter mashed sweet potatoes will become a firm favorite in no time. The mash is so smooth and creamy and perfect as a side dish.
1kg (2lbs)sweet potatoespeeled and chopped into large chunks
10stalks fresh thyme
2-3 tbsp maple syrup
5tbspbutterroom temperature/melted
¼cup whipping/heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
1tbspthymefinely chopped
Instructions
Steam the sweet potato with the fresh thyme until a knife can easily be inserted.
Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes, uncovered, allowing excess moisture to evaporate.
Place the steamed sweet potatoes, butter and cream in a large bowl then mash until smooth. Season to taste with maple syrup, salt and pepper and add the time.