Best 8 Vanilla Rum Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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**Vanilla Rum Sweet Potatoes: A Unique and Flavorful Side Dish**

Vanilla rum sweet potatoes offer a delightful twist to the classic Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish. These candied yams are coated in a luscious glaze made with brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and a hint of rum, giving them a caramelized exterior and a soft, tender interior. The subtle sweetness of the sweet potatoes pairs perfectly with the warmth of the spices, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. This recipe also includes variations for a slow cooker and an air fryer, making it a versatile dish that can be easily adapted to your cooking preferences. Additionally, there are tips for choosing the best sweet potatoes and suggestions for serving this dish as part of a festive holiday meal. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will help you create a side dish that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO RUM PIE



Sweet Potato Rum Pie image

Provided by Eddie Jackson

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 refrigerated, rolled store-bought pie crust
2 cups peeled, cooked and pureed sweet potatoes, cooled
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter, melted
1/4 cup dark rum, such as Appleton Estate
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
Pinch salt
2 large eggs
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
1/4 teaspoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Gently roll out the pie dough and line a 9-inch, deep pie dish with it. Trim the excess dough from the edges, and set aside.
  • Using an electric hand mixer, combine the sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, the brown sugar, butter, 3 tablespoons of the rum, the vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, salt and eggs. Mix thoroughly. Add the coconut milk and continue to mix. Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Place the pie on a rack to cool, about 2 hours.
  • Pour the cream in a bowl and whisk with an electric hand mixer. When it starts to thicken, add the remaining 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, the remaining 1 tablespoon rum and the orange zest. Whip until stiff peaks form. Serve the pie topped with whipped cream.

VANILLA RUM SWEET POTATOES



Vanilla Rum Sweet Potatoes image

All of the measurements in this recipe like in most of my cooking are approximate and to taste I just don't measure when I cook it's no fun that way.

Provided by Lauren Perkins-Boyd

Categories     Potatoes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6-8 large jewel yams
2 1/2 c dark brown sugar
2 vanilla beans
1 c spiced rum
freshly grated nutmeg to taste
1 tsp salt
1 stick butter

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350.
  • 2. Peel yams and cut into 1-2 inch cubes put in a large stock pot, add just enough water to cover. Add vanilla beans, rum, salt, nutmeg and 2 cups of the brown sugar.
  • 3. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer. Cook until the yams are almost cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • 4. Put yams into a 12 by 9 baking dish with about 2-3 cups of liquid and vanilla beans. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of brown sugar and dot with butter.
  • 5. Bake until yams are completely cooked, about 15-20 minutes.

RUM SWEET POTATO PIE



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"This is a rendition of my grandmother's world-famous pie - although she didn't have booze in hers!" says Eddie.

Provided by Eddie Jackson

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (3 medium)
1 piece refrigerated pie dough (or 1 disk homemade dough; see page 122)
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup dark rum
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
Pinch of kosher salt
2 large eggs
1 cup canned coconut milk
1 cup cold heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prick the sweet potatoes all over with a fork and place on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until tender, about 45 minutes. Let cool, then peel off the skins and puree the flesh in a food processor until smooth. (You?ll need 2 cups sweet potato puree.)
  • Gently roll out the pie dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Ease into a 91/2-inch deep-dish pie dish; fold the overhanging dough under itself and crimp the edges. Line the crust with foil and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake until the crust is just golden around the edges, about 15 minutes. Remove the foil and beans and continue to bake until the crust is golden on the bottom, about 15 more minutes. Let cool.
  • Combine the sweet potato puree, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar, melted butter, 3 tablespoons rum, the vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, salt and eggs in a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until combined. Add the coconut milk and continue to mix. Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake until the filling is set, 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes. (Cover the crust with foil if it gets too dark.) Place the pie on a rack and let cool, about 2 hours.
  • Pour the heavy cream into a bowl and beat with the mixer until thickened. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, the remaining 1 tablespoon rum and the orange zest. Whip until stiff peaks form. Serve the pie topped with the whipped cream.

AMANDA HESSER'S SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Bake a homey, pecan-topped casserole with this recipe from "The Essential New York Times Cookbook," by Amanda Hesser.Also try: James Beard's Pureed Parsnips

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 large sweet potatoes
3 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
3 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, slightly softened
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Make the sweet potatoes: Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast until very tender, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  • When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut in half, scoop flesh into a bowl and mash until smooth. You should have 4 to 5 cups of mashed sweet potato. Stir in brown sugars, eggs, orange juice, butter, vanilla, and salt; transfer to an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix together butter, brown sugar, and pecans. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. Transfer to oven and bake until nuts are toasted and casserole has puffed, about 30 minutes. Serve.

SWEET POTATOES WITH RUM



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This side dish is decadent with the addition of the rum, but not as sweet as those that use marshmallows. If you substitute the orange juice, add some freshly grated orange zest too, for a real flavour punch.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 medium sweet potatoes
4 tablespoons margarine or 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup dark rum (substitute freshly-squeezed orange juice if you wish; it will taste different though)
1/2 cup golden raisin

Steps:

  • Boil the whole, unpeeled, sweet potatoes until tender but not too soft-- it will take anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes depending on the thickness of your potatoes.
  • Drain and, when cool enough to handle, peel and slice into 1/4-inch slices.
  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Arrange the slices in an attractive overlapping pattern in a buttered shallow baking dish.
  • Dot with butter pieces, then sprinkle with brown sugar and raisins, if using.
  • Drizzle the rum over all.
  • Bake in preheated oven, uncovered, until bubbly and glazed, about 30 minutes.

RUM AND SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



Rum and Sweet Potato Casserole image

This is a yummy recipe! It's really very simple, but so good. You can leave the rum out if you choose. It's great as a take-a-long to pot-lucks, holiday dinners, and just when you might want a change from regular potatoes. I got this on the web.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups sweet potatoes, mashed
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup dark rum
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/3 cup self-rising flour
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F 175°C.
  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix the sweet potatoes and sugar. Stir in the eggs. Mix in the milk, vanilla extract, and a half cup of melted butter. Gradually stir in the rum until well blended.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the brown sugar, pecans, flour and the remaining melted butter (1/3 cup). Sprinkle this mixture over the mashed sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow to sit at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.7, Fat 30.8, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 99.5, Sodium 295.6, Carbohydrate 68.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 54.4, Protein 4.8

AUNT VIVIAN'S SWEET POTATO PIE RECIPE BY TASTY



Aunt Vivian's Sweet Potato Pie Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large sweet potato, unsalted butter, sugar, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, large eggs, self-rising flour, buttermilk, vanilla extract, lemon extract, frozen prepared pie crust

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lb large sweet potato, 4 potatoes
1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks, melted
2 ½ cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon self-rising flour
¼ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 pies frozen prepared pie crust, unbaked

Steps:

  • Cook the sweet potatoes in a large pot of boiling water until fork-tender, about 25-30 minutes. Drain and let cool completely.
  • Preheat the oven to 365˚F (185˚C).
  • Peel the sweet potatoes, then transfer to a large bowl and mash thoroughly with an electric hand mixer or fork.
  • Add the melted butter, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Beat to combine, then scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating to incorporate each addition. Add the self-rising flour, buttermilk, vanilla, and lemon extract, and beat to combine.
  • Divide the sweet potato filling between the frozen pie crusts and smooth the tops.
  • Bake for about 1 hour, until pies are set in the center. Cover the crusts with foil if it is getting too dark before the pies finish baking.
  • Cool the pies for 2 hours on a wire rack.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 844 calories, Carbohydrate 103 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 48 grams

MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH BROWN SUGAR AND PECANS



Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar and Pecans image

This maple-sweetened mashed sweet potato casserole has a brown sugar and pecan topping that bakes into a crunchy candylike crust.

Categories     Thanksgiving     Side     Sweet Potato/Yam     Bon Appétit     Food Processor     Nut     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Pecan     Fall     Maple Syrup     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 12-14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

For the topping:
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
½ cup chopped pecans (about 2 ounces)
¼ cup (½ stick) chilled butter, cut into ¼-inch pieces
For the sweet potatoes:
5 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 1½-inch pieces
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix sugar, pecans and butter in small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to use. (Can be made up to 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Cook sweet potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 12 minutes. Drain. Let stand in colander 15 minutes. Purée sweet potatoes in processor.
  • Beat eggs, syrup, vanilla, lemon juice and salt in large bowl. Mix in puréed sweet potatoes. Transfer sweet potato mixture to prepared dish. Sprinkle pecan topping evenly over mixture.
  • Bake until sweet potato mixture is set and topping bubbles, about 1 hour. Let stand 15 minutes and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Use firm and smooth sweet potatoes for the best results. Avoid any that are bruised or have soft spots.
  • Pierce the potatoes before baking: This helps the steam escape and prevents the potatoes from bursting.
  • Bake the potatoes until they are tender: Insert a fork or knife into the center of a potato to check for doneness. It should slide in easily when the potato is cooked.
  • Let the potatoes cool slightly before handling: This will help prevent them from breaking apart.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the potatoes: This will help you get clean, even slices.
  • Serve the potatoes immediately: They are best when served warm and fluffy.

Conclusion:

Vanilla Rum Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are sweet, flavorful, and have a hint of rum that adds a touch of sophistication. Whether you are serving them for a holiday dinner or a casual weeknight meal, these potatoes are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a unique and flavorful side dish, give Vanilla Rum Sweet Potatoes a try.

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