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.

Usamajutt Usamajutt
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The sweet potatoes were a bit bland, but the glaze was amazing. I would make this recipe again, but I would add some spices to the sweet potatoes before roasting them.


Samuel Kombo
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The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the sweet potatoes were perfect. I would make this recipe again, but I would use less sugar in the glaze.


laurie aburto
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The sweet potatoes were a bit dry, but the glaze was amazing. I would make this recipe again, but I would add some butter to the sweet potatoes before roasting them.


Abdulrazaq Akash
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The sweet potatoes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the glaze was delicious. I would make this recipe again, but I would use less sugar in the glaze.


Vio Moon
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This dish was a disaster. The sweet potatoes were undercooked and the glaze was too runny. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Nasima Akter
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This recipe is a waste of time. The sweet potatoes were bland and the glaze was gross. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Carter
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sweet potatoes came out burnt. I am very disappointed with this recipe.


Johhny Hernandez
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This dish was a disappointment. The sweet potatoes were dry and the glaze was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.


Roxanne R
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I loved this recipe! The sweet potatoes were perfectly roasted and the glaze was amazing. This is a dish that I will definitely be making again.


HM Sakil
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These sweet potatoes were a hit! The glaze was the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Timca Westbrook
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Delicious! The sweet potatoes were perfectly roasted and the glaze was amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Moses T Collier Jr
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This recipe is a keeper! The sweet potatoes were perfectly roasted and the glaze was incredible. I will be making this dish again and again.


Mbali Mamba
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sweet potatoes came out perfect! They were soft and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Tabtabtab12 Tabtabtab12
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These sweet potatoes were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The glaze is amazing - I could eat it with a spoon!


Willow
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the glaze. I will definitely be making this again.


Thabang Prins
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This dish was absolutely divine! The sweet potatoes were perfectly roasted and the bourbon maple glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I highly recommend this recipe!