2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup milk (or cream)
2 eggs
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup flour
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1. Boil the sweet potatoes in water until tender, about 20-30 minutes, drain and mash. Mix in the sugar, maple syrup, milk, eggs, butter, cinnamon, vanilla and salt and pour the mixture into a baking dish.
2. Mix the brown sugar, flour butter and pecans until it forms crumbs and sprinkle it on top of the sweet potatoes.
3. Bake in a preheated 375 deg F until golden brown on top, about 30 minutes.