Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Cumin

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup butter cubed
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper red
• 1 tablespoon juice of lemon 
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup 
• 0.5 cup pecans toasted chopped
• 2 medium size purple onions coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 3.5 pounds sweet potatoes cubed peeled

Equipment

• oven
• baking pan

Directions

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch or shallow 2-quart baking dish; sprinkle with salt and red pepper.
2. Bake, covered, at 375 for 40 to 45 minutes or until potato is tender.
3. Remove from oven.
4. Add syrup and next 3 ingredients; mash, leaving a few lumps.
5. Sprinkle with pecans.
6. NOTE: To make ahead, cover and chill after baking.
7. Remove from refrigerator; let stand 30 minutes.
8. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.