Favorite Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Senja Merrill, Sandy, Utah

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Apr. 09, 2022

My family begs me to make mashed sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I love this recipe because it can be made a day ahead and warmed up before the big meal. —Senja Merrill, Sandy, Utah

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Favorite Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Yield:8 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:15 min

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 medium), peeled and cubed
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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Directions

  1. Place sweet potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding orange juice, brown sugar, syrup and pie spice to reach desired consistency.