2250 g  Sweet Potatoes , peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces

Salt , plus more to taste

0.75 cups  Salted Butter , plus more for serving

0.75 cups  Half & Half

0.25 cups  Light Brown Sugar

0.25 cups  Maple Syrup

1 tsp  Ground Cinnamon

0.5 tsp  Black Pepper , plus more to taste