Sinful Sweet Potatoes | Recipe Saver

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups coffee, strong and hot
• 9 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
• 1/3 cup bourbon
• 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• kosher salt, to taste
• ground black pepper, to taste
• 5 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 1/2-3-inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup smoked or toasted almonds, chopped