Mashed Sweet Potatoes

INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs. sweet potaotes, peeled, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
4 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. salt
Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine the butter, milk, syrup, salt, and sweet potatoes in a saucepan.  Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are quite tender and fall apart as you stir, about 35 minutes.  Remove the pan from the heat and mash the potatoes with a potato masher or fork.  Whip with a whisk or spoon.  Season with pepper,