Feast your taste buds on a culinary journey with our tantalizing molasses butter, the perfect companion for baked whole sweet potatoes. This delectable dish, steeped in Southern tradition, offers a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Savor the velvety smooth texture of the molasses butter as it effortlessly blends with the natural sweetness of the roasted sweet potatoes, creating a harmonious balance that showcases the best of both worlds. Embark on a delightful adventure as you explore our collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic combination. From the simplicity of our basic molasses butter recipe to the tantalizing variations infused with spices, herbs, and citrus zest, our recipes cater to every palate and cooking style. Prepare to elevate your culinary repertoire and impress your loved ones with this extraordinary dish.
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MOLASSES BUTTER FOR BAKED WHOLE SWEET POTATOES
Slather this "spiced-up" butter on your baked sweet potatoes! The butter can be prepared up to 1 week in advance, and can be doubled, make this topping well in advance, it will save you time. If you have a any leftover butter, it can be frozen. This amount of butter should be enough for 5-6 medium baked yams depending on the amount used on each potato. This is wonderful on baked sweet potatoes!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 5m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix the first 6 ingredients in a bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy; cover and chill (soften slightly before using if desired).
- After the yams are baked cut slits across center of each yam.
- Press ends together toward the center to expose the flesh.
- Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of spiced butter into each.
- Pass the spiced butter around at the table.
WHOLE BAKED YAMS WITH SPICY MOLASSES BUTTER
Categories Herb Side Bake Sweet Potato/Yam Fall Molasses Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Using electric mixer, beat first 7 ingredients in medium bowl until fluffy. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line large baking sheet with heavy-duty foil. Using small, sharp knife, make one 1/2-inch-deep lengthwise slit in each yam, leaving 1 inch of yam uncut at each end. Place yams on baking sheet. Bake yams until tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Cut slits across center of each yam. Press ends toward center to expose flesh. Transfer yams to platter. Spoon 1 tablespoon spiced butter into each. Pass remaining spiced butter separately.
SWEET POTATOES GLAZED WITH MOLASSES, PECANS AND BOURBON
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Combine the butter, molasses, brown sugar and cayenne in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until smooth, about 5 minutes. Increase the heat to high, add the bourbon and cook for 2 minutes to allow alcohol to burn out. Season with salt and pepper.
- Put the potatoes in a large baking dish, pour the molasses mixture over and toss to coat. Roast in the oven, stirring a few times, until the potatoes are cooked through and glazed, about 20 minutes. Remove to a platter and top with the pecans.
- Alternatively, this can be done in a large saute pan: Melt the butter, molasses, brown sugar and cayenne over medium heat. Add the bourbon and let the alcohol cook out. Add the potatoes and cook until glazed over medium-high heat. Transfer to a platter and top with the pecans.
WHOLE ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
Provided by Food Network
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Wash the potatoes well and pat dry. Poke holes all around each potato using a fork.
- Rub the potatoes all over with oil, then sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet or aluminum foil and roast until tender when pierced with a fork, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Transfer the potatoes to a plate and serve with shaved Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.
GRILLED HASSLEBACK SWEET POTATOES WITH MOLASSES-NUTMEG BUTTER
Steps:
- Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add 1 tablespoon kosher salt, bring to a boil and cook until a paring knife inserted into the center of the potatoes meets with some resistance. (Do not cook through.) Drain and let cool slightly.
- Mix together the butter, molasses, cilantro, orange zest and nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use
- Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium high for indirect grilling.
- Cut off a thin slice of each potato lengthwise to create an even base for the potato to rest on. Slice off the ends of each potato. Rest each potato between two chopsticks or wooden spoons placed lengthwise along the potato (to act as a stop for the knife) and carefully cut vertical slits about every 1/8 inch.
- Brush the potatoes with the canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the potatoes on the cooler side of the grill, cover and cook until lightly golden and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Place the potatoes on a platter and immediately smear the tops with the butter mixture, making sure it melts into the cuts. Heat the rum in a small saucepan, flambe and pour over the potatoes. Serve immediately.
ROASTED ORANGE MOLASSES SWEET POTATOES
Categories Citrus Side Bake Easter Vegetarian Dinner Orange Root Vegetable Sweet Potato/Yam Gourmet Fat Free Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F. Generously butter a large (13- by 9- by 2-inch) shallow baking pan.
- Heat zest, juice, molasses, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until molasses is dissolved.
- Toss potatoes with molasses mixture in baking pan and arrange, cut sides down, in 1 layer. Bake, uncovered, turning over once (to other cut side), until tender and glazed, 25 to 30 minutes.
POMEGRANATE MOLASSES BUTTER CAKE
Coat a tender butter cake with a pomegranate glaze and candied walnuts, and watch the whole thing disappear.
Provided by John Willoughby
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch-square baking pan, dust lightly with flour and knock out excess.
- Sift together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, combine milk and 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses.
- In a large bowl, cream together stick of butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each until well combined.
- Add flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with milk mixture. (Begin and end with flour, and mix after each addition until just combined.)
- Pour batter into pan and bake until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edges, turn cake out onto a rack, and then turn right side up again.
- Whisk together confectioners' sugar, cream, and 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses. Brush glaze over cake, letting it drip down sides.
- In a small, preferably nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, combine nuts, 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses and 4 teaspoons sugar. Stir constantly and watch carefully until sugar melts and coats nuts, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle over top of cake.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 655, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 84 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 342 milligrams, Sugar 58 grams, TransFat 1 gram
MOLASSES WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES
This sweet potato recipe is courtesy of Design Cuisine.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place potatoes on a baking sheet and transfer to oven. Roast until easily pierced with a fork, about an hour. Let potatoes cool slightly; remove skin and discard.
- Transfer potatoes to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat until smooth. Add butter, salt, orange juice, sugar, molasses, and maple syrup; beat until butter is melted and mixture is well combined. Serve immediately or store, covered and refrigerated, up to 1 day. To reheat, transfer potato mixture to an ovenproof dish, cover, and place in a 350-degree oven until heated through.
Tips:
- Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for medium-sized sweet potatoes that are firm and have smooth skin. Avoid any that are bruised or have blemishes.
- Scrub the sweet potatoes well: Use a vegetable brush to scrub the sweet potatoes under running water. This will help remove any dirt or debris.
- Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork: This will help the steam escape during baking and prevent the potatoes from bursting.
- Bake the sweet potatoes until tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the potatoes, but they are generally done when a fork can easily pierce through the center.
- Make the molasses butter while the sweet potatoes are baking: This will give the flavors time to meld together.
- Slather the molasses butter on the sweet potatoes: Once the potatoes are done baking, immediately brush them with the molasses butter. This will help the butter melt and soak into the potatoes.
- Serve the sweet potatoes warm: These potatoes are best enjoyed immediately after baking, while the molasses butter is still melted.
Conclusion:
Baked whole sweet potatoes with molasses butter are a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The molasses butter adds a rich and flavorful sweetness to the potatoes, making them a perfect complement to any meal. Whether you are serving them for a weeknight dinner or a holiday feast, these potatoes are sure to be a hit.
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