Sweet Potato Puree Recipe
Making homemade Sweet Potato Puree is so much better than canned! Store in the freezer to have on hand for Thanksgiving dessert recipes like pie.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. sweet potato about 2-3 medium-sized potatoes
Instructions
- Cook sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot, bake in the oven, or boil on the stovetop. (See instructions below.)
Sweet Potato Puree:
- Let sweet potatoes cool until safe to touch. Scoop out the sweet potato flesh and remove the skin.
- Add sweet potatoes to a large food processor or high-speed blender and puree for 45-60 seconds, or until it has reached your desired consistency.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl every 15-20 seconds to ensure even blending.
- Use sweet potato puree immediately or store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or in the freezer for 3-4 months.
Instant Pot:
- Add 1 cup water to a 6-quart Instant Pot.
- Place sweet potatoes on a trivet or in a steamer basket inside the Instant Pot.
- Cover Instant Pot with lid, ensure the pressure release valve is set to sealed, and turn on high pressure for 17 minutes for medium-sized potatoes and 20-22 minutes for large potatoes.
- Once the Instant Pot is done cooking the potatoes, let potatoes sit in the Instant Pot for 10 minutes. (10 minute Natural Pressure release.)
Bake in Oven:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Rinse and scrub potatoes to remove any excess dirt. Poke holes all over potatoes using a large fork.
- Wrap potatoes in a large piece of aluminum foil, making sure the foil wraps around the potato at least twice. Secure the ends so no juice escapes the packet. Place wrapped potatoes on a large baking sheet.
- Bake potatoes for 45-60 minutes or until they are cooked all of the way through.
Boil on Stove:
- Bring a large pot of water with a pinch of salt to a rolling boil.*
- Peel potatoes with a potato peeler and cut your sweet potatoes into 1" or 2" chunks. You can also leave them whole and with the skin on, if you prefer.*
- Carefully add sweet potatoes to the boiling water. Reduce heat to Medium-High and keep a slow boil throughout the duration of cooking.
- Boil sweet potatoes until they are cooked through:
- For 1" cubes - 12 to 15 minutes.
- For 2" cubes - 20-25 minutes.
- For whole potatoes - 40-50 minutes.
Notes
- 1 pound of sweet potatoes will give you a little less than 2 cups of sweet potato purée.
- To Store: Seal the purée in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-5 days.
- To Freeze: Place 1-cup portions in freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3-4 months.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 49
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 49kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 8044IU | 161% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.