Sweet potato puree with maple syrup and orange zest
4 servings
50 minutes
Sweet potato puree with maple syrup and orange zest is an exquisite dish of American cuisine that combines sweetness with a hint of citrus freshness. Sweet potatoes, known for their caramel notes, are enhanced by maple syrup here, while orange zest adds a subtle fruity tang. This dish has roots in traditional autumn cooking in the USA when natural sweet ingredients are used to create cozy, warming recipes. The puree has a velvety texture and rich flavor that pairs well with roasted meats, poultry, or even vegetarian dishes. It can be served as a side dish at festive gatherings, especially on Thanksgiving Day, or simply enjoyed for its warmth on cold days.
1
Peel the sweet potato, cut it lengthwise into 4 parts, and then into pieces of 0.5 cm.
- Sweet potato: 900 g
2
Put the potatoes in a large pot, add oil, cream, sugar, salt, pepper, maple syrup, and zest.
- Sweet potato: 900 g
- Unsalted butter: 4 tablespoons
- Heavy (double) cream: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Maple syrup: 2 tablespoons
- Orange zest: 3 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: pinch
3
Mix everything, cover with a lid, and cook on low heat for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally — the potatoes should fall apart when pierced with a fork.
- Sweet potato: 900 g
4
Remove the pot from the heat and mash the potatoes with a masher until smooth.
- Sweet potato: 900 g
