BOURBON SWEET-POTATO PURéE WITH BUTTERED PECANS
Categories Bourbon Food Processor Side Bake Thanksgiving Vegetarian Pecan Sweet Potato/Yam Gourmet
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Prick sweet potatoes with a fork and in a baking pan bake in middle of oven until tender, about 1 hour.
- When just cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and transfer half to a food processor. Add bourbon and 6 tablespoons butter and purée 30 seconds. Transfer purée to a large bowl. Purée remaining potatoes in food processor until completely smooth and transfer to bowl. Stir purée until combined well and season with salt and pepper. Transfer purée to a 2-quart gratin dish or other shallow baking dish. Purée may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring purée to room temperature before proceeding.
- Reduce temperature to 325° F.
- In a shallow baking pan spread pecans in one layer and bake in middle of oven until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Toss hot pecans with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and coarse salt. Pecans may be made 2 days ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Arrange pecans on top of purée and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake purée in upper third of oven until heated through and pecans are slightly browned, about 30 minutes.
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Nxght Skyxx
s15@hotmail.comI'm allergic to pecans, so I can't try this recipe. But it looks delicious!
Saqib Mailk
saqibm@hotmail.comThis recipe looks a bit too complicated for me. I'm not much of a cook, so I'll probably pass on this one.
Tareq Hassan
hassan.tareq@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but this recipe looks pretty good. I might give it a try if I'm feeling adventurous.
Kanan Mammadli
mkanan97@yahoo.comI'm not sure about the combination of sweet potatoes, bourbon, and pecans, but I'm willing to give it a try. It sounds like a unique and interesting dish.
Theodore Groepies
theodoregroepies28@gmail.comThis recipe sounds delicious! I'm a big fan of sweet potatoes, and I love the idea of adding bourbon and pecans. I can't wait to try it out!
Czigany Shimza
czigany.shimza@hotmail.frI'm always looking for new ways to cook sweet potatoes, and this recipe looks like a great option. I love the idea of adding bourbon and pecans. I'm sure it will be a delicious and unique dish.
Kashaf 10
kashaf-10@gmail.comThis recipe looks amazing! I love the combination of sweet potatoes, bourbon, and pecans. I'm definitely going to try it out this weekend.
Rooh Allah
a.rooh@gmail.comI've been looking for a new sweet potato recipe, and this one definitely fits the bill! The bourbon and pecans add a unique and delicious flavor that I'm sure my family will love. I can't wait to try it out!
Miss Munni
m49@aol.comThis was a delicious and easy recipe. I made it for my family, and they all loved it. The sweet potatoes were creamy and smooth, and the bourbon-pecan sauce was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again!
aubree lynn
lynnaubree4@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but this recipe changed my mind! The bourbon and pecans really balance out the sweetness of the potatoes. I would definitely make this again.
Rap king
rk@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to elevate a classic dish. The bourbon and pecans add a touch of sophistication that makes this sweet potato puree perfect for a special occasion dinner.
Toni Wilson
twilson@yahoo.comI made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the bourbon and pecans. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
jenayne jones
jones_j@gmail.comThis was my first time making sweet potato puree, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. I loved the addition of bourbon and pecans. This dish will definitely be a new staple in my fall recipe rotation
ST Shofiq
st-shofiq@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sweet potatoes are always cooked perfectly, and the bourbon-pecan sauce is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!
Comfort Ada
cada@hotmail.frWow, this recipe was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The sweet potatoes were creamy and flavorful, and the bourbon added a nice depth of flavor. The buttered pecans were the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again!