Serves: 4–6

Why this spice: Collected Foods Pumpkin Pie Spice turns plain sweet potato mash into a warm, holiday-adjacent side—cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger without tipping into dessert territory.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup milk or half-and-half, warmed (more as needed)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Collected Foods Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for a gentle sweet edge)
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Optional: toasted pecans or a pat of butter for serving

Directions

1. Put sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, 12–15 minutes. Drain well and return to the pot over low heat for 1 minute to steam off excess moisture.
2. Add butter and mash until mostly smooth. Stir in warm milk, Collected Foods Pumpkin Pie Spice, maple syrup if using, salt, and pepper.
3. Taste and adjust: more Pumpkin Pie Spice for warmth, more salt to keep it savory, a splash more milk for silkier mash.
4. Serve hot with a little butter on top and toasted pecans if you like crunch. Great next to roast chicken, pork, or a holiday plate.