Best 14 Caramelized Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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Sweet potatoes, a vibrant and versatile root vegetable, take center stage in this culinary adventure. Their inherent sweetness is beautifully enhanced through caramelization, a process that unveils a symphony of flavors and textures. This article presents a collection of delectable caramelized sweet potato recipes, each offering a unique culinary experience. From savory main courses to tantalizing desserts, these recipes showcase the diverse culinary possibilities of this beloved ingredient. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of caramelizing sweet potatoes and discover the culinary delights that await.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MAPLE GLAZED SWEET POTATOES WITH BACON AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS



Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Caramelized Onions image

I made this for Thanksgiving dinner and my family went crazy over it. It is simple, looks great on the table and has already been requested for Christmas dinner! This recipe can be adjusted as you like by adding more or less bacon and onions.

Provided by Chris B

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
5 slices smoked bacon, chopped
1 pound onions, thinly sliced
1 cup pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Toss the sweet potato chunks, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl, and spread the sweet potatoes out onto a large rimmed baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until browned and tender, about 40 minutes; stir after the first 20 minutes.
  • Cook the bacon until crisp and brown in a large skillet over medium heat, about 10 minutes; transfer bacon to a bowl, but leave the grease in the skillet. Cook the onions in the bacon grease until browned, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low, and cook the onions until very soft, brown, and sweet, another 10 to 15 minutes. Stir often. Mix the onions with the bacon in the bowl, and set aside.
  • Pour the maple syrup into the hot skillet with the thyme, and bring to a rolling boil. Boil the syrup until reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Place the roasted sweet potatoes and onion-bacon mixture into the skillet, and stir to coat the vegetables with maple glaze. Transfer to a serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 378.2 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Baked sweet potatoes are topped with slow cooked caramelized onions and red bell peppers. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt. Use large sweet potatoes for a delicious meatless main dish.

Provided by elsaw

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup fat-free sour cream
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Scrub and dry the sweet potatoes, then prick several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 20 to 30 minutes more.
  • Split open the baked sweet potatoes and top with the onion mixture, salt, pepper, and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 128.2 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

ROOT BEER GLAZED PORK CHOPS WITH BOURBON-MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS



Root Beer Glazed Pork Chops with Bourbon-Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Caramelized Onions image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 cups root beer
2 cups reduced veal stock
4 (16-ounce) double-cut bone-in pork chops
4 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 recipe Bourbon-Mashed Sweet Potatoes, recipe follows
1 recipe Caramelized Onions, recipe follows
Parsley leaves, for garnish
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 3/4 to 2 pounds sweet potatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 pounds yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • To make the glaze, combine the root beer and stock in a medium heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to a thick syrup, about 1 cup, about 50 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the heat.
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Season each chop on both sides with 1 teaspoon of the Essence. Grill for 3 minutes. Turn each chop 1/4 turn to make grill marks and cook an additional 2 minutes. Turn and cook on the second side for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of the olive oil over each chop. Roast until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 150 degrees F, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Place the chops on 4 serving plates and drizzle with the glaze. Spoon the Bourbon-Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Caramelized Onions onto the plates, garnish with parsley leaves, and serve.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake until tender and starting to ooze sugary syrup, about 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on their size. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle.
  • Cut a slit down each potato and scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Discard the skins. Add the cream, bourbon, brown sugar, molasses, and salt and beat on high speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Cover to keep warm, or gently reheat before serving.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the heat and serve hot.

WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES



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A topping of caramelized diced apples makes a beautiful presentation, but also works wonderfully with the flavor of the sweet mash -- so well that nobody will miss the standard mini marshmallows.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large sweet potatoes, pierced with the tines of a fork
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup applesauce, preferably homemade
2 teaspoons grated fresh peeled ginger
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 apples (1 pound), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake until tender, 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand until cool enough to handle.
  • Cut each potato lengthwise. Scoop flesh into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; discard skins. Add 2 tablespoons butter and the cream; mix on medium speed until smooth. Mix in applesauce and ginger; season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer potato mixture to an ovenproof dish. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss apples with sugar in a bowl. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apple mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are golden and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove potato mixture from oven; top with caramelized apples, and serve.

SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONION



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I fail to remember where this recipe first appeared but chances are it was from Canadian Living magazine. This simple dish is much richer than you would expect and pairs well with grilled meats especially lamb and pork. Since sweet potatoes are very moist, adjust the amount of sour cream or milk to your taste. I do recall that the original recipe recommended placing the sweet potatoes and onion mixture in a food processor until blended. I found this method too gluey and altered it as stated.

Provided by Highland Lass

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
3 large sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream (Carnation low fat works very well) or 1/4 cup milk (Carnation low fat works very well)
salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400º.
  • Heat olive oil in frying pan at medium heat and add onion. Sauté until rings separate. Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking uncovered, until onions are soft and caramelized at least 30 minutes or more, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, prick whole potatoes with skins on and bake in roasting pan for 40 minutes or until soft. When cool enough to handle peel skins from potatoes and set aside.
  • When onions are soft add thyme, salt and pepper to taste and mix well. At this point you can either place the onions in a food processor and pulse until they are slightly chunky or chop with a sharp knife.
  • Heat a medium sized pot and add butter. Add the sweet potatoes and mash with a fork or potato masher. Add the sour cream or milk a little at a time then add the onion mixture. Blend with a wooden spoon until fully incorporated and adjust S & P to taste.

SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES



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In this decadent Thanksgiving dish, pureed sweet potatoes are topped with caramelized apples and laced with Calvados.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 sweet potatoes (about 4 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
9 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pan
6 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
6 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup Calvados, or brandy
1/4 cup fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Bake potatoes until soft, 40 to 45 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel and place flesh in a medium bowl; add salt, and mash with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, slice apples into 1/8-inch-thick wedges and place in a medium bowl. Add lemon juice and toss to combine.
  • In a medium skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons brown sugar and cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Cook apple slices in the butter and sugar in 3 or 4 batches, until golden and caramelized, about 1 minute on each side. As they finish cooking, transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • In a medium skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons brown sugar and cook until sugar dissolves. Stir in 4 tablespoons cream and the Calvados and cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and add to sweet potatoes, mixing well to combine. Transfer potato mixture to a buttered 3-quart ovenproof casserole. Arrange apple slices over potatoes; set aside.
  • In a medium skillet, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and cook until dissolved. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of cream and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in orange juice and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until thickened and dark brown. Pour over the apples and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately, or let stand at room temperature for up to 30 minutes before serving.

BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND SHAVED PARMESAN



Baked Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Shaved Parmesan image

Onions, caramelized with butter, sugar, and balsamic vinegar, are served over abaked sweet potato, rich in beta-carotene. The bite of a Parmesan-cheese toppingbalances the vegetables' sweetness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium sweet potatoes (8 ounces each)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 large yellow onions, cut in half, then into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 ounces freshly shaved Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place potatoes on a baking sheet; bake until tender, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions; cook until soft, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft and caramelized, about 1 hour more, adding water a tablespoon at a time if pan dries. Stir in vinegar. Set aside; keep warm.
  • When the potatoes are tender, split open, and top with caramelized onions and shaved Parmesan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 g, Cholesterol 13 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, Sodium 124 g

CHILE JAM CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED SWEET POTATOES AND PEACHES



Chile Jam Chicken With Caramelized Sweet Potatoes and Peaches image

Add sweetness and spice to a simple chicken dinner with a few spoonfuls of chile jam.

Provided by Daphne Oz

Categories     HarperCollins     Dinner     Summer     Chicken     Peach     Sweet Potato/Yam     Chile Pepper     Onion

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the Caramelized Sweet Potatoes and Peaches:
1 tablespoon organic coconut oil, melted
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, room temperature (if it is cold, the coconut oil will solidify on contact)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Iodized salt
1 medium sweet potato, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 medium peaches, pitted and sliced into 4 wedges each
1 medium sweet onion, peeled and quartered
For the chicken:
4 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
Sea salt
Fresh-cracked black pepper
4 tablespoons chile jam (some of my favorites: Hell Fire Pepper Jelly from Jenkins Jellies or INNA Jam's Plenty Spicy Jalapeño for heat seekers)
Juice of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • To make the Caramelized Sweet Potatoes and Peaches:
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the coconut oil, syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Put the potato and peaches in 2 separate bowls. Pour three quarters of the syrup mixture over the sweet potato and one-quarter over the peaches and toss. Spread the potato in an even layer in a large baking dish and roast for 10 minutes. Toss the potato and roast for 5 minutes more. Add the onion and roast for 15 minutes. Toss the potato and onion, add the peaches in an even layer, and roast 10 minutes, or until the potato and onion are fork tender and the peaches have caramelized.
  • To make the chicken:
  • Pat the chicken dry and season both sides liberally with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and arrange the chicken thighs inside (cast iron works really well to get a nice crispy crust). Brown the chicken on one side, giving the chicken time to unstick itself from the pan surface and form a good, crispy coating, about 10 minutes (you can give it some help with your tongs or spatula if needed). Flip the chicken thighs and brown for 6 to 10 minutes, or until you can insert a knife to the bone and no red liquid emerges.
  • Lower heat to medium-low and spoon a quarter of the chile jam over each thigh. Melt the jam over the chicken and on all sides, using tongs to flip and swirl the thighs in the pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to allow the jam to form a glaze. Remove the thighs to a serving plate and spoon the glaze on top. Scrape up any bits sticking to the bottom of the pan-these will be the crispiest and the first to go!
  • Just before serving, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken to brighten its flavors and heighten the sweetness and spice. Serve with Caramelized Sweet Potatoes and Peaches.

CARAMELIZED SWEET POTATOES



Caramelized Sweet Potatoes image

Like other caramelized vegetables, sweet potatoes should be cut into thick slices to keep them from getting too soft.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Yield Makes about 3 dozen slices

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
2 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
2 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes; cook, turning occasionally, 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add wine and stock; simmer, stirring occasionally, until almost all liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes. Add brown sugar and salt; cook, carefully turning potatoes to brown both sides, about 20 minutes. Transfer caramelized sweet potatoes to a plate. Let cool slightly.

ROOT BEER GLAZED PORK CHOPS WITH BOURBON-MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS



ROOT BEER GLAZED PORK CHOPS WITH BOURBON-MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS image

Categories     Pork     Bake

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups root beer
2 cups reduced veal stock
4 (16-ounce) double-cut bone-in pork chops
4 teaspoons Emeril's Essence
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 recipe Bourbon-Mashed Sweet Potatoes, recipe follows
1 recipe Caramelized Onions, recipe follows

Steps:

  • To make the glaze, combine the root beer and stock in a medium heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to a thick syrup, about 1 cup, about 50 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the heat. Preheat a grill to medium-high. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Season each chop on both sides with 1 teaspoon of the Essence. Place on the grill and cook for 3 minutes. Turn each chop 1/4 turn to make grill marks and cook an additional 2 minutes. Turn and cook on the second side for 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of the olive oil over each chop. Roast until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 150 degrees F, 12 to 15 minutes. Place the chops on four serving plates and drizzle with the glaze. Spoon the sweet potatoes and caramelized onions onto the plates, and serve.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONION AND PANCETTA



Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onion and Pancetta image

I thought I had Thanksgiving all figured out until I ran into this recipe. More savory than sweet it might be just the thing to complete that turkey dinner!

Provided by TishT

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time P1DT16h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs bright-orange sweet potatoes, peeled,cut into 2 inch pieces (about 3 medium)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces pancetta, finely diced
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese or 1/4 cup cream cheese (2 oz)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Boil sweet potatoes in large saucepan of boiling salted water over medium-high heat 15-20 minutes or until very tender.
  • Drain sweet potatoes; return to saucepan.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot.
  • Add pancetta; cook 2-3 minutes or until pancetta begins to brown.
  • Add onion; cook 15-20 minutes or until onions are caramelized, stirring frequently.
  • Adjust heat, if necessary, to prevent onions from browning too quickly.
  • Add vinegar; stir, scraping up browned bits from bottom of skillet.
  • Over very low heat, mash sweet potatoes.
  • Add mascarpone, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in onion mixture.
  • *Noteyou can use bacon if you don't have pancetta available.
  • Just cook the bacon in a medium pot of boiling water 1 minute.
  • Drain and rinse until cool.
  • Blanching helps remove some of the smoky flavor from the bacon.

WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES WITH GINGER AND CARAMELIZED APPLES



Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Ginger and Caramelized Apples image

Silky pureed sweet potatoes get fruity notes from applesauce and hints of heat from freshly grated ginger. A topping of caramelized diced apples makes a beautiful presentation, but also works wonderfully with the flavor of the sweet mash -- so well that nobody will miss the standard mini marshmallows.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large sweet potatoes, pierced with the tines of a fork
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup applesauce, preferably homemade
2 teaspoons grated fresh peeled ginger
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 apples (1 pound), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake until tender, 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand until cool enough to handle.
  • Cut each potato lengthwise. Scoop flesh into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; discard skins. Add 2 tablespoons butter and the cream; mix on medium speed until smooth. Mix in applesauce and ginger; season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer potato mixture to an ovenproof dish. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss apples with sugar in a bowl. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are golden and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove potato mixture from oven; top with caramelized apples, and serve.

CARAMELIZED SWEET POTATOES



Caramelized Sweet Potatoes image

DH and I eat a lot of sweet potatoes-usually baked- so this is special treat for us and can easily be split for only the two of us. It is faster this way than baked and I always have the ingredients on hand. It originally came from Better Homes and Gardens. I have reduced the sugar after Kumquat's kind review.

Provided by WiGal

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large yellow onions, cut in 3/4-inch chunks
4 teaspoons margarine
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick (or 1#)
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet cook onions in margarine over medium high heat for 3-4 minutes, or until onions are nearly tender, stir frequently.
  • Stir in sweet potatoes and water.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until sweet potatoes are NEARLY tender, stirring occasionally. Notice that in last step you are cooking a bit longer.
  • Uncover skillet; add brown sugar and rosemary.
  • Cook over medium low heat for 4-5 minutes or until onions and sweet potatoes are glazed, stirring gently occasionally.

MAPLE WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIO



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Here's one spot where technique really makes a difference. Cook the onion until deep Brown and caramelized. It adds another layer of complex sweetness that differs from the Maple syrup. If you have some grated pecorino Romano it will make the puree richer and give it a nutty undertone.

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 7

four large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into rough chunks
1/4 cup +2 tablespoons pure grade b. maple syrup
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more as needed
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper plus more as needed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
one large vidalia or other sweet onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • 1. preheat the oven to 375°.
  • 2. Put the sweet potatoes, 1/4 cup Maple syrup, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Toss to evenly coat and transfer to a baking sheet. Roast in the oven until the sweet potatoes are soft, 35 to 40 minutes. Check on them after 15 minutes and stir, if needed.
  • 3. Meanwhile, melt the butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil together in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and 2 tablespoons maple syrup and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is deep Golden Brown, about 10 minutes, adding water, a tablespoon at a time, if the skillet gets too dry. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • 4. Transfer the sweet potatoes to a food processor and add a tablespoon of hot water. Pulse until just blended and then add half the caramelized onion. Pulse a few more seconds to incorporate the onion. For a very smooth puree, add another tablespoon of water and run the machine for one minute. Fold in the remaining caramelized onion, reserving some for garnish. Serve in warm dish and garnish with reserved caramelized onion. Serves four

Tips

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, smooth, and evenly-shaped sweet potatoes. Avoid any that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Cut the sweet potatoes evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If the pieces are too thick, they will take longer to cook and may not caramelize properly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're caramelizing the sweet potatoes, make sure there's enough space between the pieces so that they can brown evenly. If the pan is too crowded, the sweet potatoes will steam instead of caramelize.
  • Be patient: Caramelizing sweet potatoes takes time. Don't rush the process or you'll end up with burnt sweet potatoes. Just let them cook slowly and gently until they're nice and browned.
  • Use a good quality balsamic vinegar: The balsamic vinegar is what gives these sweet potatoes their delicious flavor. So, make sure you use a good quality balsamic vinegar that has a rich and complex flavor.

Conclusion

Caramelized sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of meals. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. And because they're so easy to make, you can enjoy them anytime you want. So, next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to serve sweet potatoes, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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