SWEET POTATOES WITH BOURBON AND MAPLE

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Provided by Victoria Granof

Categories     Bourbon     Side     Roast     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Root Vegetable     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Maple Syrup     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups strong hot coffee
9 tablespoons pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1/3 cup bourbon
9 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (about 8 medium), peeled, cut into 2 1/2"-3" pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped smoked almonds (or toasted almonds)

Steps:

  • Stir coffee, maple syrup, sugar, and espresso powder in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves. Bring mixture to a boil; cook until thickened and reduced by half, 6-7 minutes.
  • Remove syrup from heat; add bourbon and 2 tablespoons butter. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce is reduced to about 3/4 cup, 40-45 minutes (mixture should be thick enough to coat a spoon, but not sticky, and will thicken as it cools). Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm before serving.
  • Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 425°F.1 Melt remaining 7 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan; pour into a large bowl. Add sweet potatoes and oil and season with salt and pepper. Divide potato mixture between 2 large rimmed baking sheets and roast, turning potatoes often and rotating sheets halfway through, until potatoes are tender and start to turn golden brown and crisp around the edges, 30-35 minutes. DO AHEAD: Potatoes can be roasted 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm before continuing.
  • Transfer potatoes to a serving platter. Drizzle some warm sauce over and sprinkle with almonds; serve remaining sauce alongside for those who want more.

Pspobitro roy
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This sounds like the perfect side dish for my next dinner party.


Sohal Sohalali
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This recipe looks amazing. I'm definitely going to try it.


Naveed King
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Just put this in the oven. Smells delicious already!


Deeqow Xasan
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Can't wait to try this recipe!


Raja Shujjat Hussain
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This is my go-to recipe for sweet potatoes.


Bsuki Shrestha
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Easy Drawing
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5 stars!


KC Outlaws Sport Club & Academy
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Love, love, love this recipe!


Abu Saleh Nurul Alam
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These sweet potatoes are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Faizan Fareed
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I made this for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. The sweet potatoes were a perfect side dish.


Md Azizul Isam
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the sweet potatoes.


MAHBOOB ALI
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I've never been a fan of sweet potatoes, but this recipe changed my mind. The bourbon and maple syrup add a depth of flavor that I never expected.


erke
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These sweet potatoes are incredible! The bourbon and maple syrup create a perfect balance of sweet and smoky flavors.