Would you be surprised if I told you; California produces 20% of the sweet potatoes grown in the US, and is the second largest producing state behind North Carolina? While sweet potatoes are usually regarded as a Southern crop, California production exceeds that of Louisiana and Mississippi combined. Even if you’re not a big fan of sweet potatoes or yams, you’ve got to try this recipe using my shortcut with store-bought apple butter to sweeten and season it just right! Perfect for a Thanksgiving side dish! For a smoother meal, it’s easy to make in advance, refrigerate and reheat just before serving. You’ll love this!
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Apple Butter & Pepitas
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Just right for a tasty Thanksgiving side dish!
Author: Linda Davis
Recipe type: vegetable, side dish
Cuisine: Californian
Serves:: 6
Ingredients:
- 4 lb. Sweet potatoes (about 4)
- 6 T Unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ½ C Apple butter
- Salt, to taste
- ¼ C Roasted Pepitas, (hulled pumpkin seeds) to garnish if desired
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Pierce the sweet potatoes all over with a fork and place on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 1½ hours, or until very tender.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and transfer to a large bowl.
- Mash with a potato masher until creamy, then mash in the butter and apple butter.
- Season with salt, mix, and garnish with pepitas and serve.
