Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Cumin

• 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 3 1/2 pounds)
• 2 medium-size purple onions, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, cubed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch or shallow 2-quart baking dish; sprinkle with salt and red pepper.
2. Bake, covered, at 375u0b0 for 40 to 45 minutes or until potato is tender. Remove from oven. Add syrup and next 3 ingredients; mash, leaving a few lumps. Sprinkle with pecans.
3. NOTE: To make ahead, cover and chill after baking. Remove from refrigerator; let stand 30 minutes. Bake at 375u0b0 for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

sweet potatoes, purple onions, butter, salt, ground red pepper, maple syrup, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, pecans

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/mashed-sweet-potatoes-with-cumin (may not work)