Mashed Sweet Potatoes w/ Brown Sugar & Pecans - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (about 2 ounces)
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 5 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons salt