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Sweet Potato Purée with Ginger and Cider

3.8

(11)

This sweet-and-spicy dish is delicious with tan-skinned sweet potatoes or the sweeter red-skinned ones (also known as yams).

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 medium)
4 cups apple cider
1/4 cup minced peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place potatoes in large pot; add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 40 minutes. Drain; cool. Peel; cut into large chunks. Transfer to processor.

    Step 2

    Bring cider to boil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until cider is reduced to 1 cup, about 30 minutes. Transfer cider, ginger, and butter to processor with potatoes; process until very smooth. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Transfer puree to heavy medium saucepan. Cover; chill. Stir over medium heat to rewarm before serving.)

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