Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, cut off the ends of the potatoes and line a pan with foil.

Step 2

Bake potatoes directly on the pan, until the internal temperature reaches 210 degrees F. Most regular sized sweet potatoes will take about an hour. My monstrosities took 2 hours. If you don’t have that much time, you can cut the potatoes in half.

Step 3

While the potatoes are cooking, combine the butter, maple syrup, flour, and cinnamon in a medium glass measuring cup.

Step 4

Whisk until smooth. Microwave for 1 minute, just until mixture begins to boil.

Step 5

Add vanilla extract. Set aside. Sauce will thicken as it cools. (I like to serve mine warm.)

Step 6

Once potatoes are done baking, remove skins and mash with a fork. Sprinkle with a little coarse salt to enhance the flavors. Stir in about 2-3 TBSP of the butter mixture. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with another 2 TBSP butter sauce. Serve with remaining butter on the side, so everyone can drizzle more on their serving, if desired.