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Baked Sweet Potatoes with Apricots and Bourbon

Apricots and a few shots of bourbon add complex flavor to this simple baked sweet potato dish. Ten servings make this dish a great choice for a crowd, and you can do a lot of the preparation up to 2 days ahead of time.

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Apricots and Bourbon




David Prince
 1/3 cup bourbon
 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
 5 pounds red garnet or jewel sweet potatoes (sometimes sold as yams)
 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
 1/3 cup butter
 1 teaspoon vanilla
Step 1
1

In a small bowl, pour bourbon over dried apricots.

Step 2
2

Scrub sweet potatoes and pierce each in several places with a fork. Place potatoes on oven rack or in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a 350° oven until potatoes are soft when pierced, about 1 1/2 hours. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 20 minutes.

Step 3
3

Peel the sweet potatoes and place in a large bowl. Add brown sugar, butter, and vanilla to the bowl and mash with a potato masher or a fork until mixture is only slightly chunky. Stir in apricots and bourbon. Spoon into a shallow 2 1/2-quart baking dish and spread level.

Step 4
4

Bake, uncovered, until hot in the center, about 30 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 283Calories from Fat 21
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.6g11%

Saturated Fat 3.9g20%
Cholesterol 16mg6%
Sodium 88mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 54g18%

Dietary Fiber 5.4g22%
Protein 3g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.