Sweet Potato Puree – A creamy, easy homemade puree made with cooked sweet potatoes. It’s perfect for swirling into oatmeal, adding to holiday pies, baked goods and casseroles. Super simple to make in 15 minutes!
What is sweet potato puree?
It is a smooth and creamy blend made by steaming and blending the sweet potatoes. The puree has a naturally sweet and earthy flavor, a vibrant orange color, and a creamy texture, making it incredibly versatile for both sweet and savory dishes. It is very easy to make at home in 15-20 minutes.
Homemade sweet potato puree is a favorite for holiday recipes, especially pies, casseroles, and holiday bakes. It adds a rich flavor, color, and nutrition to a wide range of dishes.
How to use sweet potato puree?
Season it with salt, black pepper, butter, and fresh herbs and serve as a creamy alternative to mashed potatoes.
This easy sweet potato puree can be added to soups, smoothies, and pasta sauces for added creaminess.
If you are serving this to a baby, add a little milk to think it out.
You can mix it into various dishes like cookies, pies, dips, crackers, cheesecakes, muffins, cakes, breads, oatmeal, brownies, hummus, and pancakes.
Storage suggestions:
It needs refrigeration. Transfer the pureed sweet potato to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you want to store it for longer period of time, freeze for up to 3-4 months.
Tips & Notes:
Choose firm and smooth-skinned sweet potatoes without any blemishes or spots.
Make sure you chop them evenly for even cooking.
I usually prefer steaming them as it prevents excess water absorption, resulting in a thicker puree. You can also roast or boil them until fork-tender.
To check the doneness, test with a fork. They are ready when they are soft and easily pierced.
Use a blender, food processor, or immersion blender to puree the steamed vegatble. You can also mash using a fork or potato masher.
Step by step instructions:
Wash, peel and chop the sweet potatoes into ¾ inch cubes.
Add enough water to a large pot and place a steamer basket inside the pot. The water level should be just below the steamer basket.
Cover the pot with a lid and steam cook them over a medium heat for about 15 minutes. When they are soft and cooked remove them from heat.
Let them cool completely.
Transfer the pieces to a blender jar and grind it until smooth creamy. Do not add any water if you want a thicker consistency.
Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
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How to make sweet potato puree video below:
Homemade Sweet Potato Puree
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Sweet Potatoes
Instructions
- Wash, peel and chop the sweet potatoes into ¾ inch cubes.
- Add enough water to a large pot and place a steamer basket inside the pot. The water level should be just below the steamer basket.
- Cover the pot with a lid and steam cook them over a medium heat for about 15 minutes. When they are soft and cooked remove them from heat.
- Let them cool completely.
- Transfer the pieces to a blender jar and grind it until smooth creamy. Do not add any water if you want a thicker consistency.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates only.
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