Recipe for Purple Sweet Potato Puree
This recipe for a purple sweet potato puree is the perfect addition to a cozy fall meal or as a colorful holiday side dish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 cups 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 large Purple Sweet Potatoes, about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds, peeled and chopped into 2" chunks
- 1/4 cup melted butter, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- vegetable broth or water, optional (see Notes)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender.ย
While the potatoes are boiling, in a small bowl, combine the melted butter, spices, and maple syrup. Set aside.
Once the potatoes are tender, drain in a colander (make sure to save a 1/4 cup of the cooking water) then transfer back to the pot. Using a masher, press down to break apart the potatoes until a mashed or pureed consistency is achieved, add in cooking water or vegetable broth one tablespoon at a time if needed to thin the texture (optional). Stir in the butter mixture and mix until evenly combined. Salt and pepper to taste.
Add additional butter or spices as desired. Serve on a plate in one-cup servings or a baking dish for family style dinner. Enjoy!
Notes
To thin the consistency when mashing, use some of the cooking water or vegetable broth.
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