Sweet Potatoes With Cider & Brown Sugar

These Sweet Potatoes With Cider & Brown Sugar offer a comforting, elegant twist on a classic side dish. The sweet potatoes are gently simmered in unsweetened apple cider until tender, infusing them with a subtle fruitiness that pairs perfectly with the deep molasses notes of dark brown sugar. Pureed to a silky smooth consistency, they are finished with dots of butter and baked until warm and steaming. This dish brings a homemade, rustic charm to any table, making it an ideal companion for roast meats or holiday feasts. The combination of textures and flavors is both familiar and sophisticated, ensuring this recipe becomes a reliable favorite for everyday dinners and special occasions alike.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Steaming, Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Side Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 390.4

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

These Sweet Potatoes With Cider & Brown Sugar offer a comforting, elegant twist on a classic side dish. The sweet potatoes are gently simmered in unsweetened apple cider until tender, infusing them with a subtle fruitiness that pairs perfectly with the deep molasses notes of dark brown sugar. Pureed to a silky smooth consistency, they are finished with dots of butter and baked until warm and steaming. This dish brings a homemade, rustic charm to any table, making it an ideal companion for roast meats or holiday feasts. The combination of textures and flavors is both familiar and sophisticated, ensuring this recipe becomes a reliable favorite for everyday dinners and special occasions alike.

Ingredients

4 pound Sweet potatoes, peeled and
2.5 cup Unsweetened apple cider
0.5 cup Dark brown sugar
1 stick Unsalted butter
1 piece Cinnamon stick (2-inch)

Directions

1
Cut the peeled sweet potatoes into 1-inch chunks.
2
In a large nonreactive saucepan, combine the potatoes, apple cider, brown sugar, 6 tablespoons of the butter, and the cinnamon stick.
3
Bring the mixture to a boil over moderate heat.
4
Reduce the heat to a simmer, partially cover the pan, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are very tender, about 45 minutes.
5
Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then remove and discard the cinnamon stick.
6
Pass the potatoes through the medium disk of a food mill or puree in batches in a food processor until smooth.
7
Transfer the pureed potatoes to an ovenproof serving dish.
8
Preheat the oven to 325&# 194;Â°F (163ÃÂ°C).
9
Dot the potatoes with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
10
Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake, stirring once or twice, for about 20 minutes, until steaming hot.
11
Remove the foil and bake for 5 minutes longer before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 390.4kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 186.1mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 90.8g31%
Dietary Fiber 13.6g55%
Sugars 19.1g
Protein 7.3g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Make-Ahead: The potatoes can be prepared up to the point of transferring to the serving dish (before baking) up to 4 days in advance. Cover tightly and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before proceeding with the baking steps.

Ingredient Note: Ensure you use unsweetened apple cider for the best balance of flavor. Sweet cider may make the dish overly sweet.

Texture Tip: For the smoothest consistency, use a food mill. If using a food processor, puree in small batches to avoid overworking the potatoes, which can make them gluey.

Keywords: sweet potato, apple cider, brown sugar, mashed, side dish, holiday, thanksgiving, christmas, glazed, vegetable, comfort food, oven baked, puree, cinnamon, butternut, fall, winter, dinner party, easy, homemade

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