Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Pears

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Butter 13 x 9 x 2 - inch glass baking dish.

3. 3

   Pierce potatoes in several places with fork.

4. 4

   Place on baking sheet; bake until very tender when pierced with knife, about 1 hour.

5. 5

   Remove from oven.

6. 6

   Reduce temperature to 350F.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

8. 8

   Add pears; sautee until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Add 3/4 cup nectar; bring to simmer.

10. 10

    Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until pears are very tender, adding more nectar if mixture sticks to skillet and stirring often, about 4 minutes.

11. 11

    Transfer to processor and puree.

12. 12

    Peel sweet potatoes; place in large bowl of electric mixer.

13. 13

    Add 4 tablespoons butter; beat until smooth.

14. 14

    Mix in pear puree, sugar, cinnamon and cardamom.

15. 15

    Season with salt and pepper.

16. 16

    Transfer to prepared dish (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.

17. 17

    Cover and chill.)

18. 18

    Bake potatoes uncovered until just heated through, about 20 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.