Pureed Sweet Potatoes with Maple Syrup

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup 
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 4 pounds sweet potatoes peeled cut into 8 wedges
• 6 tablespoons butter unsalted room-temperature

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven
• aluminum foil

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400 F. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork.
2. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, cover with foil, and roast until tender, about 1 hour.
3. Remove from oven and let rest until cool enough to handle. Using your fingers, carefully peel the sweet potatoes and place in the bowl of a food processor.
4. Add the butter, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Puree until smooth.
5. Transfer to a serving bowl.