Sweet Potato Puree with Maple
Transform your fall and holiday table with this luxurious Sweet Potato Purée with Maple—a creamy, velvety side dish that’s as comforting as it is flavorful. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with the rich, caramelized notes of pure maple syrup, balanced by the subtle warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg. Butter and heavy cream lend an ultra-smooth texture, while a dash of salt enhances every bite. Perfectly mashed to a silky consistency, this purée makes a stunning companion to roasted turkey, glazed ham, or even your favorite vegetarian main. Ready in just 45 minutes, this show-stopping dish is easy to prepare and sure to impress family and guests alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 4 cups water
Instructions
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the sweet potato cubes to the boiling water and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Let them sit for 1-2 minutes to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
Add the unsalted butter, pure maple syrup, heavy cream, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to the pot with the sweet potatoes.
Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, puree the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve the sweet potato puree warm, garnished with an optional drizzle of maple syrup or a light sprinkle of cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1059 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.1 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 153 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 1525 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.0 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 98 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
