bourbon sweet potatoes

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20 Pinches
Rotterdam, NY
Updated on Nov 11, 2011

This is a family and friends favorite. Sounds like a lot to do, but it really is very easy! You can do this without bourbon. It's just for extra flavor, so it is kid friendly. Enjoy!! This will be a staple at your Thanksgiving table as it is in ours.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield many

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon clove, ground
  • 1/4 cup sugar

How To Make bourbon sweet potatoes

  • Step 1
    Scrub potatoes. Cook, covered in boiling salted water, until tender. Drain, cool and peel under cold running water.Mash in a bowl.
  • Step 2
    Add Butter/margarine, bourbon, oj,brown sugar,salt, apple pie spice, maple syrup,nutmeg,clove,sugar and mix together.Beat until smooth.
  • Step 3
    pour into a baking dish. Sprinkle hazelnuts or pecans or mini marshmellows on top.
  • Step 4
    Bake at 350 degrees for 45 mins. or until lightly browned.

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