Maple-Apple Sweet Potatoes

• 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 34 cup maple syrup
• 12 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 12 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling.
2. Add sweet potatoes and boil 12 minutes, until tender.
3. Drain and return to pot.
4. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
5. Stir in maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice and salt.
6. Cook for 1 minute; stir until sauce is smooth.
7. Add butter mixture to pot and mash to desired consistency.
8. Transfer sweet potatoes to a serving dish.
9. Sprinkle top evenly with chopped pecans.
10. Do-Ahead Tip: If not serving right away, do not top with pecans; spoon potatoes into an ovenproof casserole.
11. Let cool completely; cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
12. To serve, bring to room temperature.
13. Reheat at 325 for 30 minutes.
14. Sprinkle toasted nuts over top immediately before serving.

sweet potatoes, unsalted butter, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, salt, pecans

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/maple-apple-sweet-potatoes-397679 (may not work)