INGREDIENTS
2
piece Orange peel optional, dried
1 tsp
Zest, orange
1 tsp
Allspice
1 1/3 tbsp
Cardamom
1 tsp
Cinnamon, ground
1
Cinnamon sticks
1 tsp
Cloves, whole
1/2 tbsp
Juniper berries
1
Kosher salt
4
Star anise
1
White pepper
1
Canola
1 cup
Oil
1/3
Vanilla beans split lengthwise and seeds scraped
2 tbsp
Butter, unsalted
11/16 cup
Heavy cream
1/3
Vanilla beans split
1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes cleaned and left a bit damp