Sweet Potato Butter Recipe Paula Deen
Description
Sweet potato butter is a delicious and easy-to-make spread that can be used on toast, bagels, muffins, or anything else you might normally spread butter on. This recipe from Paula Deen is made with simple ingredients and is perfect for fall when sweet potatoes are in season.Prep Time
Prep time for this recipe is around 15 minutes.Cook Time
Cook time for this recipe is around 1 hour.Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Food processor or blender
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Airtight container for storage
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Spread the cubed sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the sweet potatoes to cool for a few minutes.
- In a food processor or blender, puree the sweet potatoes until smooth.
- Add the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the sweet potato puree and mix well.
- Transfer the sweet potato butter to a mixing bowl and use a spatula to smooth out the mixture.
- Store the sweet potato butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Sweet potato butter can be used as a spread on toast, bagels, muffins, or anything else you might normally spread butter on. It can also be used as a dip for fruit or vegetables.Nutrition Info
This recipe makes about 2 cups of sweet potato butter. Each 1 tbsp serving contains approximately:- Calories: 52
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fat: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Sugar: 6g
Recipe Tips
- If you don't have a food processor or blender, a potato masher can be used to mash the sweet potatoes by hand.
- For a smoother texture, pass the pureed sweet potatoes through a fine mesh strainer.
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of heavy cream to the sweet potato mixture.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of brown sugar or spices to your personal taste.
- Sweet potato butter can be frozen for up to 6 months.
Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make sweet potato butter recipe from Paula Deen!
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