Sweet Potato Butter Recipe (2024)

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Sweet Potato Butter is a creamy spread of cooked sweet potatoes and warming spices that is perfect for your morning toast!Sweet Potato Butter Recipe (1)

The idea for this sweet potato butter came to me after I made a batch of pumpkin butter for my brother and sister-in-law when we were heading to their house for a birthday party. I came home and couldn’t believe I didn’t make a double batch so we could have some!

I set out to make another batch of pumpkin butter, but when I saw the sweet potatoes in the pantry, I thought, Why not?

I need to ask myself that question more often. Good things come from questions like that. This sweet potato butter is a great example.

I basically used my pumpkin butter recipe, with a few tweaks. Instead of xylitol, I sweetened it with maple syrup. You can really use whatever your preferred sweetener is, and you don’t need very much.

The same spices and flavorings that work so well with pumpkin work just as well with sweet potato. The result was a smooth, spicy, sweet butter that is loaded with nutrients. This recipe is bound to become a fall staple in my household. I think you should make it one in yours, too.

Ingredients for Sweet Potato Butter RecipeSweet Potato Butter Recipe (2)

Sweet Potatoes

We need about 1 pound sweet potatoes for this recipe, cut into chunks for more effortless blending. Sweet potatoes are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin B, vitamin C,potassium, and manganese. They are also a decent source of calcium and iron. They are also antioxidant-rich and a good source of prebiotics.

Apple Cider

Next, we need 1/2 cup unsweetened apple cider. This helps sweeten the sweet potato butter naturally.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a must! We need 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon in this recipe. It brings out the sweet potato flavor and gives the butter a hint of warmth. Plus, cinnamon helps regulate your blood pressure

Maple Syrup

I prefer natural sweeteners over artificial ones. So, I used 1/4 cup of pure maple syrup in this recipe. This finger-licking syrup is incredibly nutritious and provides your body with plenty of antioxidants. If you’re out of maple syrup, dark brown sugar works just as well.

More Spices

You’ll also need 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves. They’ll enhance the flavor and make this butter irresistibly delicious.

How to Make Sweet Potato ButterSweet Potato Butter Recipe (3)

Now that you have all your ingredients for this easy and yummy butter recipe let’s check out what you need to do.

  1. Steam your potatoes for 15-20 minutes or until they are super soft. For me, my rice cooker with the steamer option works great. You can stick to a steamer basket if you don’t have one. Place it on top of a pot of boiling water, and viola! A slow cooker also works fine.
  2. Blend your softened sweet potatoes in a blender or a food processor till you get a smooth puree.
  3. Now, pour the puree into a medium pot along with all the rest of the ingredients and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and allow your mixture to thicken a bit. It’ll take about 20 minutes.
  4. Let the mixture cool to room temperature before storing it in an airtight container. This way, your butter will stay fresh in the fridge for 2-3 weeks easily.

Tips and Tricks

  • Many varieties of sweet potatoes will work here. For the bright orange hue, look for Jewel Sweet Potatoes.
  • Peel your sweet potatoes for a smooth texture. Sweet potato skin has a lot of nutrients, however, so if you want to keep the peel on for health benefits (I do), use a professional-grade blender. It’ll still be smooth and delicious!
  • If you’re out of apple cider, orange juice or unsweetened apple juice will work.

Frequently Asked QuestionsSweet Potato Butter Recipe (4)

How to use Leftover Sweet Potato Butter?

You can easily find a spot for this sweet butter in your other sweet potato recipes. It works great in sweet potato pie or sweet potato biscuits.

Can I Manually Mash the Sweet Potatoes?

It’ll be a bit of a workout, but it’ll do the job. Use a potato masher and mash until you get an even texture throughout. If you’re going manual because your food processor is out of order, you can also use your hand mixer or immersion blender.

What Other Similar Butter Recipes Can I Try?

Oh, there are so many. I love apple butter and honey butter. You can also try pumpkin butter; it’s pretty versatile too.

If you make this recipe, or any of my other healthy recipes, please leave a star rating below! It’s so helpful for other readers to see which recipes are tried and true! I’d also love to see it–share your photo of this dish and tag me onInstagramand I’ll feature you!

If you need more sweet potato recipes, scroll below the recipe card to see some of my absolute favorites.

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  • Author: Healthy Happy Mama
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 - 10 ounces 1x
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Description

A versatile butter that the whole family will love!

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound sweet potatoes, cut into chunks*
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened apple cider
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Steam your sweet potatoes until they are very soft, about 15-20 minutes**
  2. Transfer the potatoes to a blender or food processor and process until you have a smooth puree. Put the puree, along with the rest of the ingredients, in a medium pot and bring to boil. Reduce the heat and simmer gently until the mixture thickens slightly, about 20 minutes or so.
  3. Allow the mixture to cool before transferring it to an airtight container for storing. The sweet potato butter will keep, refrigerated, for 2-3 weeks.

Notes

*To peel or not to peel, that is the question. I didn’t because I prefer to keep all the nutrients that are in the skin. With my Vitamix blender, I was able to get a super smooth consistency. If you are worried that your blender or food processor won’t be able to get the tators smooth with the skin, go ahead and peel ’em.

**You can use your Instant Pot to steam them as well, 5 minutes with the steam function works well,.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 of 10 ounces
  • Calories: 69
  • Sugar: 9.9g
  • Sodium: 35mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17.1g
  • Protein: 0.7g

Meghan enjoyed this spread on top of a sliced apple…that apparently got cut out of the picture. The evidence is on her face. This is a perfect way to add vegetables to your toddler’s snack time. In case you are wondering, Meghan’s going through a phase where she must be in some sort of dress up costume at all times. This is her hippie dress. 🙂

Want some more ideas on how to use this versatile and super healthy sweet potato butter? Check it out:

  • Spread it on sliced apples, bananas, or your favorite fruit.
  • Spread it on toast.
  • Spoon a bit into plain Greek yogurt.
  • Add it to your oatmeal for a warm, fall-themed breakfast.
  • Blend a few tablespoons up with ice, banana, and yogurt and/or milk for a delicious smoothie.
  • Try it as the base for Cottage Cheese Toast!

Want more sweet potato recipes? Try my flourless sweet potato muffins, sweet potato chips, Loaded Sweet Potato Fries or my sweet potato soup recipe. All great ways to get more of this super star into your diet!

This recipe was first published in 2011. Photos were updated in 2023. Enjoy!

Sweet Potato Butter Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Is a sweet potato with butter good for you? ›

They're a good source of vitamin A.

A word to the wise: Vitamin A is fat-soluble, so Brissette suggests eating your sweet potato with a tablespoon of butter or EVOO to help your bod better absorb the vitamin.

How to turn cream into butter? ›

Homemade butter starts with a bowl of cream whipped to billowy heights — and then whipped some more. Once that separation happens, you'll pour everything into a strainer to drain off the buttermilk, pressing down on the butter to squeeze out as much liquid (buttermilk) as possible.

What are the disadvantages of too much sweet potato? ›

If you enjoy sweet potatoes, you can absolutely enjoy them daily. However, eating multiple sweet potatoes every day could cause a harmless condition called carotenodermia, where your skin turns yellow-orange. You may also want to be cautious about your sweet potato intake if you have a history of kidney stones.

What is the healthiest way to eat a sweet potato? ›

Boiling sweet potatoes retains more beta-carotene and makes the nutrient more absorbable than other cooking methods such as baking or frying. Up to 92% of the nutrient can be retained by limiting the cook time, such as boiling in a pot with a tightly covered lid for 20 minutes.

What is the best heavy cream for making butter? ›

Jersey cream makes churning faster, due to larger butterfat globules. Just using run of the mill cream from the store probably means that you are starting off with better ingredients than the average butter. But if you can find non-ultra heat treated cream from pastured cows, that will vastly improve the flavor.

Why won t cream turn to butter? ›

During the butter-making process, it's important to be working with the right temperature of cream. The ideal temperature to churn your cream is about 62-63 degrees Fahrenheit. If your cream is too cold it will take much longer to churn into butter.

What is the best cream to make butter with? ›

Always buy heavy cream or whipping cream for churning butter. Any brand will do. You need the higher fat content. Heavy cream is approximately 40% butterfat and 60% milk solids and water.

Which color sweet potato is healthiest? ›

Purple-colored sweet potatoes contain high levels of Vitamin C and anthocyanin - a flavonoid responsible for the purple hue. And, get this; they possess the highest level of antioxidants, phenolics, and soluble dietary fiber.

Are sweet potatoes and yams the same thing? ›

No, yams and sweet potatoes are not the same. Yams have rough, dark brown skin that is often compared to tree bark, and their flesh is dry and starchy like a regular potato. Sweet potatoes have smooth reddish skin, softer flesh (when cooked), and a sweet flavor.

Why are sweet potatoes healthier than white? ›

Though they can both be part of a healthy diet, sweet potatoes are generally healthier than regular potatoes, partly because of their incredibly high vitamin A content. Sweet potatoes are also lower on the glycemic index, meaning that they are less likely than regular potatoes to make your blood sugar spike.

What brings out the flavor of sweet potatoes? ›

Browning butter packs in tons of flavor, without dulling the sweet potatoes. Slow-roasting the sweet potatoes activates endogenous enzymes that bring out their natural sweetness. A touch of maple syrup, butter, and a bit of chopped thyme are the only embellishments these naturally sweet sweet potatoes need.

What tastes good on top of a sweet potato? ›

topping ideas:

dollop of greek yogurt, or tzatziki. a scoop of guacamole. a drizzle of creamy avocado cilantro lime dressing.

What can I add to sweet potatoes to make it taste good? ›

Salt, Pepper, and Butter – the OG classic way of serving your sweet potatoes. Greek Yogurt and Green Onion – one of my personal favorites! you can do sour cream instead of Greek Yogurt if you prefer. Maple Syrup, Cinnamon, and Butter – ok, I'm a big fan of savory but this combo is also a favorite!

Can you have butter on the potato diet? ›

Eat only plain potatoes for 3–5 days. Aim to eat 2–5 pounds (0.9–2.3 kg) of potatoes daily. Avoid other foods, including condiments and toppings like ketchup, butter, sour cream, and cheese. It's okay to use salt, but try to avoid it if possible.

What does eating sweet potatoes do to your body? ›

They're high in fiber and antioxidants, which protect your body from free radical damage and promote a healthy gut and brain. They're also incredibly rich in beta carotene, which is converted to vitamin A to support good vision and your immune system.

How healthy is a baked potato with butter? ›

1 serving of baked potato, with butter (Fatz Cafe) contains 393 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 69% carbs, 23% fat, and 8% protein. This is a good source of proteins (14% of your Daily Value) and fiber (18% of your Daily Value).

Is it fattening to eat a sweet potato everyday? ›

If knowing the benefits of sweet potatoes has you ready to eat them regularly, you may be wondering if the adage “too much of a good thing” applies. While both our experts say eating a sweet potato a day is certainly healthy, they don't recommend more than that, since there are plenty of other vegetables to enjoy too.

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