Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Molasses and Orange

Oven-baked sweet potatoes mashed with molasses, orange, and cinnamon for deep flavor without any cream or milk.

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 orange, zested and juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prick the sweet potatoes and bake directly on the rack until very tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
2. When cool enough to handle, split them open and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
3. Add the butter, molasses, orange zest and juice, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Mash until smooth, adjusting salt to taste.
5. Reheat gently if needed and serve warm.

Notes

Adapted from Alex Guarnaschelli’s mashed sweet potatoes; baking instead of boiling keeps the flavor concentrated.