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Bourbon-Walnut Sweet Potato Mash

Name: Bourbon-Walnut Sweet Potato Mash
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 4 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams); 1/2 cup whipping cream; 6 tablespoons (3/4 cup) butter; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons bourbon; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Roast potatoes on rimmed baking sheet until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Cool slightly. Scoop flesh into large bowl; discard skins. Mash hot potatoes until coarse puree forms.
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Heat cream and butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat until butter melts, stirring occasionally. Gradually stir hot cream mixture into hot potatoes. Stir in syrup, bourbon, and all spices. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm in microwave. Sprinkle nuts over and serve.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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