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This is a simple and easy preparation for a sweet potato. My Sweet Potatoes and Cinnamon Honey Butter for Two is perfect for the holidays (or anytime) when I’m just serving two.Β I love sweet potatoes and eat them plain with just salt and pepper most of the time. We all loveΒ the kid friendly option with marshmallows, but for a cozy adult dinner for two, Iβll just add a little βloveβ to the butter and use that to top my baked potato. It is soooo good.Β I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that I love sweet potatoes prepared in a lot of ways so, if they are on your favorite food list too, try my Gremolata Stacked Sweet Potatoes and Nut and Seed Crusted Sweet Potato Rounds for really unique preparations.Β Hey, it should be fun in the kitchen!
Testimonial
“This is the best recipe. Sweet potatoes are healthy and have fiber. Using honey you will get a lower glycemic index dessert than a lot of other things especially if you boil the sweet potatoes. Yummy. Thanks for sharing your recipe.”Β ~ Rhonda R.
I serve these as a side dish with my Thanksgiving Menu for Two. There is so much food on Thanksgiving, sometimes just keeping preparation simple is best. Since you can make the Cinnamon Honey butter ahead of time, this makes a fast and easy dish for the holiday. The butter recipe is easily doubled or tripled. So be sure to use it at bigger events too. It can also be served with biscuits and rolls.Β
PRO TIP FOR KEEPING IT LIGHTER
A tip for those watching the waistline this holiday season: just use a teaspoon or two on your potato. A little portion control wonβt rob you of the deliciousness but will save a ton of calories. Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet and delicious, so feel free to omit the butter completely and still have a great side dish. You are in charge!
If you want to lighten the recipe up, use a light butter like Land ‘o Lakes Light Butter with Canola Oil That will save you calories and cut some of the saturated fat
How to make the Cinnamon Honey Butter
- In a small bowl whip the butter, honey, cinnamon and salt if using with a hand mixer until well incorporated and fluffy.Β
- If using the pastry bag to create little swirls of butter, just place the bag in a tall glass and fold down the bag over the sides of the glass.Β This will make filling the piping bag easier.Β Spoon your whipped butter into the bag and push down towards the tip.Β Twist the bag and squeeze out little mounds of the butter using the tip of your choice.Β I use a star tip for a pretty presentation.
- You can pipe these right on top of the potatoes or, like I do, pipe them onto a small plate and freeze them for at least 30 minutes.Β You an then put these right in a covered container and keep in the freezer until ready to use.Β This makes this a great thing to do well in advance.
Remember, this is totally optional.Β You can scoop the butter into a small ramekin and serve on the side or scoop up the butter and top the potatoes before serving for a rustic, unfussy look.Β You decide.
How to make sweet potatoes & Cinnamon Honey Butter for two
- To get started, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.Β Wash your potatoes well and prick them all over with a knife.Β This will allow the steam to escape while roasting and will keep the potatoes from exploding in your oven.
- Place the potatoes right on an oven rack or on a baking sheet in the middle the oven.Β Note:Β Sugar will escape through the little knife cuts and can drip in the oven, so putting them on a foil lined baking sheet will make cleanup much easier.
- Bake for one hour to one hour 15 minutes until soft and completely cooked through.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and slice down the middle.Β Gently squeeze open creating a cavity and top with the honey cinnamon butter you made earlier.Β Serve and enjoy.
Frequently asked questions and answers for making baked sweet potatoes with cinnamon & honey butter
Ceylon cinnamonΒ provides a more delicate, sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with honey, whileΒ Cassia cinnamonΒ offers a stronger, more traditional βcinnamon rollβ taste. For this recipe, Ceylon cinnamon creates a more refined flavor, but regularΒ grocery store cinnamonΒ (usually Cassia) works perfectly well.
Whip the softened butter for 2-3 minutes with anΒ electric mixerΒ before adding honey and cinnamon. This incorporates air and creates a light, fluffy texture. You can also add a splash ofΒ vanilla extractΒ to enhance the flavor and help with the fluffy consistency.Β You might want to tryΒ maple extractΒ too β yum!Β I donβt add extra sugar into my butter.Β I find the honey does the job and provides the right amount of sweetness.
Absolutely!Β Try maple syrup, agave or powdered sugar.Β For a sugar free option, use a sugar-free powdered sugar likeΒ Lakanto monk fruit sugar substitute.
Did you like this recipe?Β If so, please leave a comment and rating.Β I’d love to hear from you.Β If you like sweet potatoes, be sure to try some of my other favorite sweet potato recipes.
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Sweet Potatoes & Cinnamon Honey Butter for Two
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Ingredients
- 2 Small/Medium sweet potatoes scrubbed and pricked all over with a knife
- 4 Tbsp. Butter salted (if using unsalted, add ΒΌ Tsp. of salt) room temperature
- 1 Tbsp. Honey
- 1 Tsp. Cinnamon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 Degrees.
- Place the pricked sweet potatoes right on the oven racks or on a baking sheet in the middle of the oven. Bake until the potato is cooked through and soft. About 1 hour β 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl whip the butter, honey, cinnamon and salt if using with a hand mixer until well incorporated and fluffy.
- Split the cooked potato in half and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with a tablespoon or two of the flavored butter.
2 thoughts on “Sweet Potatoes & Cinnamon Honey Butter for Two”
This is the best recipe. Sweet potatoes are healthy and have fiber. Using honey you will get a lower glycemic index dessert than a lot of other things especially if you boil the sweet potatoes. Yummy. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Thanks for your comments. Glad you enjoyed it!