Ingredients for Secret Ingredient Sweet Potatoes
- 2 lbs Sweet Potatoes
- Pineapple Orange Juice Concentrate
- Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch ground cloves
- Pecans (optional)
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How to Make Secret Ingredient Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a rack in the middle of the oven.
- Wash and pierce 2 lbs of sweet potatoes several times with a fork.
- Place sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until very tender. A fork should easily pierce them.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly until you can comfortably handle them.
- Peel and mash the sweet potatoes thoroughly in a large bowl.
- **Secret Ingredient Reveal:** Add 1/2 cup of maple syrup, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and a pinch of ground cloves to the mashed sweet potatoes. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Cover with a lid.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). Place casserole dish on the middle rack.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until heated through and steaming.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra cinnamon or pecans (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
80g
Fat
7g
Carbs
18g