sweet potatoes with butter.

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“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.

butter, sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
piping bag in a glass.
swirls of cinnamon butter on a plate.
raw sweet potatoes.
cooked sweet potatoes next to swirls of butter.
  • 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.
sweet potatoes topped with swirls of cinnamon butter.
Bake sweet potatoes at 425 degrees F for the best results. This temperature creates a caramelized exterior while keeping the interior fluffy and moist. Lower temperatures like 375 degrees F take longer and can result in drier potatoes, while higher temperatures may burn the outside before the inside is fully cooked.
Medium sweet potatoes (6-8 oz) take 35-45 minutes at 425 degree F. Large sweet potatoes (10-12 oz) need 50-60 minutes. Small sweet potatoes (4-6 oz) are done in 25-35 minutes. The potato is ready when it yields to gentle pressure and feels soft throughout.
No, don’t wrap sweet potatoes in foil. Foil creates steam, which makes the skin soggy and prevents proper caramelization. Baking directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet allows the skin to crisp up while the inside becomes perfectly tender.
A baked sweet potato is done when it gives slightly to gentle pressure and a knife or fork easily pierces through the center with no resistance. The skin may also start to pucker slightly, and natural sugars may begin to caramelize and bubble out.
Yes, poke 8-10 holes around the sweet potato with a fork or the tip of a paring knife before baking. This prevents the potato from bursting in the oven due to steam buildup. The holes should be about 1/4 inch deep and evenly spaced around the potato.
Cinnamon honey butter lasts up to 1 week in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. For best quality, bring it to room temperature before serving to restore its creamy texture.
Yes, cinnamon honey butter can be made up to 3 days ahead of time. Store it covered in the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving. The flavors actually improve after sitting for a few hours as the cinnamon fully incorporates.
For two servings, use 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) softened butter, 1-2 tablespoons honey, and 1/2 – 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. This creates a balanced sweetness that complements the sweet potato without being overpowering.
Separation happens when the butter is too cold or the honey is too thick. Make sure your butter is at room temperature and soft before mixing. If your honey is crystallized, warm it slightly in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. Mix ingredients slowly to prevent breaking the emulsion.
Use unsalted butter for the best flavor control. Salted butter can make the mixture too salty and compete with the honey’s sweetness. If you only have salted butter, reduce any additional salt in your recipe and taste as you go.

Ceylon cinnamonΒ provides a more delicate, sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with honey, whileΒ Cassia cinnamonΒ offers a stronger, more traditional β€œcinnamon roll” 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 – yum!Β  I don’t 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.

sweet potatoes with butter.

Sweet Potatoes & Cinnamon Honey Butter for Two

A simple roasted sweet potato gets a little love from cinnamon honey butter. A fast and easy side dish for the holidays.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Sides
Cuisine General
Servings 2 Served

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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 – 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.
Keyword healthier choice, sides, thanksgiving, vegetables
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