Maple Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar Meringue - Anolon

Ingredients

• 3 pounds sweet potatoes
• 1/4 cup real maple syrup, (not pancake syrup)
• 1/4 cup bourbon or whiskey
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 3 large egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla