Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe with Maple Pecan Praline Topping

INGREDIENTS

• 4-5 large sweet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup apple juice or cider, warmed
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 3/4 cup pecan, toasted and chopped
• 4 large medjool dates, seeds removed
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup