Spiced Sweet Potatoes with Tangerine and Bourbon

This can be made with any of the varieties of sweet potatoes
(sometimes called yams). You can also use butternut squash or pumpkin.

Ingredients:

3 pounds sweet potatoes
1/2 cup brown sugar or maple syrup
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup tangerine juice
1/4 cup Bourbon (or just use another 1/4 cup tangerine juice)
1 teaspoon grated tangerine rind
salt and pepper to taste
sliced toasted almonds (optional)

Preparation:

Bake sweet potatoes until soft. Peel or scoop out centers. Mash or run
through a food processor with juice. Add balance of ingredients and
bake in a hot oven for about 15 minutes. Garnish with toasted almonds
if desired.


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