Ingredients
6lbssweet potatoes
6cupsapple cider
4cupswater
4ozunsalted butter,(1 stick)
1cuppure maple syrup
salt
Preparation
In a large saucepan, combine the sweet potatoes with the cider and water and bring to a boil.
Simmer over moderate heat for about 35 minutes until the sweet potatoes are just tender. Drain in a colander and shake dry.
In the same large saucepan, bring the butter and maple syrup to a boil. Add the potatoes and toss.
Working in batches, puree the sweet potatoes in a food processor. Do not overprocess. Season with salt.
Return the whipped sweet potatoes to the saucepan and heat over moderate heat for about 10 minutes until warmed through.
Make-Ahead: The whipped potatoes can be refrigerated overnight and reheated in a buttered baking dish in a 350 degrees F oven for 25 minutes or over moderate heat on the stovetop for 10 minutes.
