Sweet Potato Mash

INGREDIENTS

• 3 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 Tbs. thinly sliced fresh sage
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
• 3 Tbs. firmly packed light brown sugar
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans